dilemma
/daɪˈlɛmə/
dilemma
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- 1.
a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
"He faced a dilemma where he had to choose between his career and his family."
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I'm in a real dilemma about what to wear.
I'm in a real dilemma about what to wear.
He faced a difficult dilemma: tell the truth and hurt his friend, or lie and betray his trust.
He faced a difficult dilemma: tell the truth and hurt his friend, or lie and betray his trust.
The company's ethical dilemma involved balancing profit with environmental responsibility.
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How do you pronounce dilemma?
dilemma is pronounced [/daɪˈlɛmə/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does dilemma mean?
dilemma means "dilemma". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is dilemma?
dilemma is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "I'm in a real dilemma about what to wear." — used to mean "dilemma".
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