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dilema — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • conundrum noun A confusing or difficult problem, often one without a clear solution.
  • dilemma noun A situation requiring a choice between two or more options, all of which are difficult or unwelcome.
  • quandary noun A state of being unsure what to do, especially when facing a difficult choice.

Senses

dilema is used for these senses in English:

  • conundrum A difficult choice or decision that must be made.
  • quandary A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
  • trade-off Any situation in which the quality or quantity of one thing must be decreased for another to be increased.

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