be confronted with — to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð/
Example Sentences
- When I opened my fridge at midnight, I was confronted with moldy pizza and expired milk.
- Students are often confronted with the harsh reality of adult life after graduation.
- The detective was confronted with three suspects who all had perfect alibis.
be confronted with
NOUN[/bi kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð/]
to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Confront derives from the Latin verb confrontari, composed of con- (together) and frontis (forehead, front). The word originally meant to face someone directly or stand before them in opposition, evoking the image of two parties meeting face-to-face in direct confrontation.
Breakdown
con- (together, with) + front (from Latin frontis, meaning forehead or front) + -ed (past participle suffix). The phrase 'be confronted with' uses the passive construction to express encountering or facing something directly.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“When I opened my fridge at midnight, I was confronted with moldy pizza and expired milk.”
“Students are often confronted with the harsh reality of adult life after graduation.”
“The detective was confronted with three suspects who all had perfect alibis.”
“I was confronted with my cat's judgmental stare when I came home at 3 AM.”
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