dilemma

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two alternatives

Example Sentences

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

She faced a moral dilemma between loyalty to her friend and telling the truth.

She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the job offer or continue her studies.

Example Expressions

moral dilemma

Synonyms

predicament, quandary, problem, conflict, difficulty

Entry 1

predicament, quandary, problem

Entry 2

predicament, quandary, conflict, problem

Entry 3

predicament, quandary, problem, difficulty

Antonyms

solution, certainty, clarity, easy choice

Entry 1

solution, certainty, clarity

Entry 2

certainty, clarity, easy choice, solution

Entry 3

solution, certainty, clarity

Collocations

moral dilemma, ethical dilemma, face dilemma, face a dilemma, present a dilemma

Entry 2

moral dilemma, ethical dilemma, face dilemma

Entry 3

face a dilemma, moral dilemma, present a dilemma