I was in a state of plight vs I was in a situation

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I was in a state of plight' implies a more serious or desperate situation, while 'I was in a situation' is a more general statement. The choice between the two depends on the level of intensity you want to convey.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 942 views

I was in a state of plight

This phrase is correct and can be used to express being in a difficult or desperate situation.

This phrase is used to convey a sense of being in a serious or desperate situation. It is more formal and less commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

After losing his job, he was in a state of plight.
The refugees were in a state of plight, with no food or shelter.

Alternatives:

I was in a difficult situation
I was in a desperate situation
I was in a state of distress
I was in a predicament

I was in a situation

This phrase is correct and can be used to refer to being in any kind of circumstance or condition.

This phrase is a more general way to refer to being in a particular circumstance or condition. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

I was in a difficult situation at work.
She found herself in a situation where she had to make a tough decision.

Show examples from the web [+]

loving, and stable environment possible. Suddenly, I was in a situation that contradicted most of those goals, and I didn't know where to turn. We were living in a ...
Dec 29, 2014 ... I was in a situation where someone basically approached me indicating he was going to fight me, squared up with me, stared me down etc.
And I really wanted to say a good thing, but I knew it wasn't, and I was in a situation I didn't want to be in. He told me to repeat a pregnancy test and come back ...
6 days ago ... a condition or combination of conditions that exist at a particular time: I was in a situation where I didn't have cash handy.

Alternatives:

I was in a circumstance
I was in a condition
I was in a position
I was in a scenario

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I was in a state of plight vs I was in a situation