Definitions

dilemma

[dih-lem-uh] / dɪˈlɛm ə /

NOUN

crisis

Synonyms

STRONGEST

difficulty embarrassment impasse mess plight predicament problem puzzle quandary

STRONG

bind box corner fix hole hooker jam mire perplexity pickle scrape spot strait

WEAK

Catch-22 double bind tight corner

Antonyms

STRONGEST

solution

Example Sentences

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Don’t miss: ‘I‘m facing an ethical dilemma’: My widowed mother is cutting my step siblings out of the family trust.

From MarketWatch

For me, his dilemma epitomizes both the potential and pitfalls of investing in private assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

In its way the Prelude stubs its toe on an ancient dilemma: How do we know what is real and what isn’t?

From The Wall Street Journal

Morgan is caught in a dilemma of when to land her metaphorical punches.

From BBC

I am facing an ethical dilemma and would value your perspective.

From MarketWatch