Crisis

🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɹaɪsɪs/🇺🇸 US/ˈkɹaɪsɪs/

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  1. 1.n.A time of intense difficulty, danger, or uncertainty.
  2. 2.n.A time when a difficult or important decision must be made.

Examples

  • ENThe financial crisis affected millions of people worldwide.
  • ENShe faced a crisis when choosing her career path.
SFI Rank1302
SFI Score58.24
Frequency (per million)67