What is "dilemma" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does dilemma mean in English? Meaning of dilemma definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "dilemma" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "dilemma": state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

Noun

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

Synonyms: dilemma quandary

Hyponyms: double bind

Hypernyms: perplexity

Hyphenation: di‧lem‧ma

Synonyms:

predicament, impasse, mess, puzzle, quandary, difficulty, embarrassment, problem, plight, box, bind, fix, strait, spot, scrape, jam, mire, perplexity, corner, hole, pickle, hooker, Catch-22, double bind, tight corner,

Antonyms:

advantage, success, boon, miracle, good fortune, solution, benefit, wonder,

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