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dilemma

/daɪˈlɛmə/noun3 syllables

Dilemma means: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.

Synonyms for dilemma14

noun, as in state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

quandary

also used for dilemma

bind, fix, pickle, problem, ass in a sling, bucket of syrup, calvary, cauldron, Catch-22, Hobson's choice, Morton's fork, no-win situation, Sophie's choice

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What does dilemma mean?1

noun

1

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with dilemma?1

two syllables

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Dilemma in a sentence

  • Never in his life had he encountered such a dilemma.CK
  • Bruno had a dilemma on who to give the rifle to.Amastan
  • The dilemma is that both options are risky.robert1991
  • A moral dilemma can be difficult to solve.robert1991
  • A moral dilemma can test a person’s true character.robert1991
  • The eternal dilemma of all translators: to translate accurately or beautifully?carlosalberto
  • Have you ever faced any cultural or ethical dilemmas while traveling?Amastan
  • People are usually the architects of their own dilemmas.Pfirsichbaeumchen

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Forms of dilemma

as a noun

plural
dilemmas