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- Dictionarydilemma/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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noun [ C ] us / dɪˈlem·ə, dɑɪ- / Add to word list. a situation in which a choice has to be made between possibilities that will all have results you do not want: The dilemma was over how to protect a charming little island and at the same time allow economic development on it.
The meaning of DILEMMA is a usually undesirable or unpleasant choice. How to use dilemma in a sentence. Usage of Dilemma: Usage Guide
A dilemma is a difficult situation in which you have to choose between two or more alternatives. He was faced with the dilemma of whether or not to return to his country. The issue raises a moral dilemma. Synonyms: predicament, problem, difficulty, spot [informal] More Synonyms of dilemma. 2. on the horns of a dilemma.
noun. a situation necessitating a choice between two equal, esp equally undesirable, alternatives. a problem that seems incapable of a solution.
A dilemma is a tough choice. When you're in a difficult situation and each option looks equally bad, you're in a dilemma.
a situation that makes problems, often one in which you have to make a very difficult choice between things of equal importance synonym predicament. I could see no way of resolving this moral dilemma. The digital era brings new ethical dilemmas for journalists. in a dilemma They were caught in a real dilemma.
DILEMMA definition: a difficult choice you have to make between two things you could do: . Learn more.
