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Definition of Dilemma
1. Noun. State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.
Definition of Dilemma
1. n. An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.
Definition of Dilemma
1. Noun. A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable. ¹
2. Noun. (''disputed'') A difficult circumstance or problem. ¹
3. Noun. (logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true". ¹
4. Noun. (rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Dilemma
1. a perplexing situation [n -S] : DILEMMIC [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dilemma
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