A dilemma or predicament; a critical situation where one is cornered and has few options.
犯人は逃亡先でついに窮地に追い込まれた。
The criminal was finally cornered and put in a predicament at his escape location.
資金不足でプロジェクトは窮地に立たされた。
Due to lack of funds, the project was put in a critical situation.
うまく交渉できず、会社は窮地を脱することができなかった。
Unable to negotiate successfully, the company could not get out of the predicament.