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    dilemma
    /dɪˈlɛmə/

    noun

    • 1. a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable: "he wants to make money, but he also disapproves of it: Den's dilemma in a nutshell"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDILEMMA | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    A dilemma is a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two different things you could do. Learn more about the meaning, synonyms, collocations and translations of dilemma from Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › dilemmaDilemma Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    A dilemma is a situation in which one has to choose between two or more things, ways, or plans that are equally unsatisfactory. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of dilemma from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › dilemmaDilemma - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A dilemma is a tough choice. When you're in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you're in a dilemma. Dilemma is from a Greek for "double proposition." It was originally a technical term of logic, but we use it now for any time you have a problem with no satisfactory solution.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDILEMMA definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, usage, and examples of dilemma in British and American English.

  7. www.dictionary.com › browse › dilemmaDILEMMA Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    A dilemma is a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives or a difficult or perplexing problem. Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of dilemma from Dictionary.com.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › dilemmaDilemma - definition of dilemma by The Free Dictionary

    A dilemma is a situation that requires a choice between two or more equally unfavorable or unsatisfactory options. Learn the origin, synonyms, logic, and usage examples of the word dilemma from various dictionaries and sources.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › dilemmaDilemma Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

    Dilemma definition: A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or unsatisfactory.