Dilemma

Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɛmə/

Dilemma (noun)

  1. A situation where you must choose between two or more difficult options.

Examples

  • She faced a dilemma about which job offer to accept.
  • I faced a dilemma about which job to take.

Common collocations: moral dilemma, personal dilemma, resolve a dilemma

Synonyms of Dilemma

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Dilemma

  • — A solution resolves a dilemma by providing a clear answer.
  • — Certainty eliminates the confusion found in a dilemma.