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be confronted withto 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
💡 Concept

to face a difficult or challenging situation; to encounter something that requires attention or action

Be confronted with the haunted house where the most wanted hides!
🎵 Rhyme

Be confronted with the haunted house where the most wanted hides!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/bi kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/biː kənˈfrʌntɪd wɪð/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootfront
Suffix--ed

🎵Rhyme

frontedwantedhaunted
fronted
wanted
haunted

🔗Collocations

be confronted with a problem
be confronted with reality
be confronted with evidence
be confronted with a choice
suddenly confronted with
be confronted with challenges

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

I was confronted with my cat's judgmental stare when I came home at 3 AM.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

faceencountermeetdeal withcome across

Antonyms

avoidevadeescape

Related

challengesituationobstacledifficultydilemma

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