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sticky situation

NOUN

bind

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crunch dilemma pickle predicament quandary

STRONG

difficulty nuisance

WEAK

between a rock and a hard place hot water no-win situation tight situation tight spot

Antonyms

STRONGEST

solution

Example Sentences

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This is a sticky situation because Hamilton does not want to be seen to be criticising the simulator.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

That situation -- high inflation and inconsistent job growth -- has left the Fed in a potentially sticky situation of having to choose between its mandates.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

“I just see how this could turn into a real, real sticky situation for a lot of young people,” Rep. Ford Carr, another Wichita Democrat, said during his debate.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2024

Poor Max Scherzer, going from one sticky situation to another.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2023

“This is a sticky situation, Roy. I know how upset and frustrated you must feel, but I’ve got to remind you that students aren’t supposed to leave school property.”

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

sticky situation

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