Existential predicament refers to a condition of dilemma or uncertainty about one's existence. There are several synonyms for this term, including existential crisis, existential anxiety, existential dilemma, and existential uncertainty. These terms all refer to the same fundamental concept of questioning one's purpose and existence in life. Other related phrases include identity crisis, spiritual crisis, and ontological crisis. These phrases are often used interchangeably but they have slightly different nuances that depend on how a person perceives their place in the world. Regardless of the phrase used, the feeling of being lost or unsure in one's existence is a common experience that many people go through.