predicament

predicament     [pri-Dik-uh-muh nt]

noun.  a difficult, confusing, and unpleasant situation

"The consequences of climate change are remarkably clear: We can see the Arctic melting, the ocean acidifying, the mercury steadily rising. Droughts and floods reinforce daily our understanding of our predicament."

"The New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese is as responsible for Giants' predicament as Coach Tom Coughlin was."

"He finds himself in a most awkward predicament."