dilemma

Noun

Meaning

An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.

A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

quandary dutch strait riddle enigma cul-de-sac poser problem issue quagmire logjam question situation box crisis
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Antonyms

amendment success vindication cinch decision solution
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Hypernyms

perplexity

Hyponyms

double bind

Related terms

lemma trilemma tetralemma polylemma pentalemma

Phrases with the word

on the horns of a dilemma innovator's dilemma table-maker's dilemma Faustian dilemma be in a dilemma be on the horns of a dilemma

Anagrams

midmeal

Examples

Abbas’ ongoing dilemma is that his Authority and his very position as a ‘president’, were, themselves, an outcome of a US-sponsored political ‘vision’ in the region. Source: Internet

A few short scenes set up their dilemma: George singing to their baby grandson Jimmy with their son and daughter-in-law. Source: Internet

A False dilemma can arise intentionally, when a fallacy is used in an attempt to force a choice or outcome. Source: Internet

A commons dilemma most people can relate to is washing the dishes in a shared house. Source: Internet

After George tells off Mr. Potter and closes the door, he considers asking Uncle Billy about his drugstore dilemma. Source: Internet

A major dilemma for American policy was that the two strongest powers in the Near East, Britain and France, were also the nations whose influence many local nationalists most resented. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

dilead dilection DiLello dilemmalike dilemmanade dilemmatic