no-win situation Synonyms

catch-22 tight situation sorry condition tricky situation problematic situation complicated situation complex problem sticky situation tight corner critical situation botched situation terrible situation unfortunate situation serious situation tragic situation dangerous situation lose-lose situation sad state hopeless situation bad situation desperate situation impossible situation unpleasant situation difficult situation awkward situation stalemate quandary predicament pickle muddle knot dilemma difficulty deadlock impasse can of worms vicious circle vicious cycle tight spot standoff lose-lose Kobayashi Maru hell on earth downward spiral double trouble dead end cul-de-sac