plight
noun
a condition, state, or situation, especially an unfavorable or unfortunate one.
plights
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present tense formof plight (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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But they also meticulously track the chimps' friendships and social plights.
From Barron's ● Jan. 15, 2026
The juxtaposition serves as a reminder of the timeless plights of teenagerhood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
I have no doubt that Lamb worked hard to faithfully reflect what he’s gleaned about prison life, and has great sympathy for his character’s plights.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 5, 2025
I have lived in Lubbock, Texas, since 2020, among those labeled such, and can witness firsthand some of their life choices and plights.
From Salon ● Dec. 14, 2024
If we were truly going to emulate the Freedom Riders, then our writing must transcend the walls of Room 203 and our individual plights and become a universal message.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
