dilemma

noun
UK: /dɪˈlem.ə/
US: /dɪˈlem.ə/

  1. A situation where you have to make a difficult choice between two or more things.

    1. I am in a dilemma about this job offer.
    2. The company's financial dilemma forced it to close several stores.

  2. A problem that seems impossible to solve, because the choices all have bad results.

    1. The ethical dilemma of using AI is complex.
    2. Many women experience the dilemma of balancing work and family.

Synonyms

problem mess quandary issue difficulty catch-22 predicament

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dilemma" in English means: A situation where you have to make a difficult choice between two or more things., A problem that seems impossible to solve, because the choices all have bad results..

The phonetic transcription of "dilemma" is /dɪˈlem.ə/ in British English and /dɪˈlem.ə/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dilemma": problem, mess, quandary, issue, difficulty, catch-22, predicament.

Example usage of "dilemma": "I am in a dilemma about this job offer.". More examples on the page.