dilemma
Translation
dilemma, predicament, quandary
Examples
She faced the dilemma of choosing her career.
She faced the dilemma of choosing her career.
It was a moral dilemma for the team.
It was a moral dilemma for the team.
Grammar Patterns
((a dilemma)) a difficult situation requiring a choice She faced a moral dilemma.
Similar Words
Synonyms: predicament, quandary, plight; Antonyms: solution, advantage
Etymology
From Greek 'di-' meaning 'two' and 'lemma' meaning 'premise'. A situation involving a choice between two propositions.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'di-' means two. Imagine being stuck between two difficult choices, or 'lemmas'.