noun
- a difficult, dangerous, or unfortunate situation
verb
- to promise or pledge solemnly
Usage: formal; archaic
Examples
- The refugees were in a desperate plight after the earthquake.
- Her financial plight worsened when she lost her job.
- The company’s plight became clear when sales dropped dramatically.
- We must help those in such a terrible plight.
- He plighted his troth to her in the old ceremony.
- The knight plighted his loyalty to the king.