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Another word for dilemma

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Noun

  1. A difficult, often embarrassing situation or condition

    See also:

    easy

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Another word for dilemma

Noun
  1. See also:

    predicament

    predicament

    difficulty

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Sentence Examples

  • He made an attempt to resolve the long-standing dilemma.

  • Prodding Martha to talk out her dilemma helped, didn't it?

  • The new school rules have put counselors in a terrible dilemma.

  • And Cade had become more solemn in the last few weeks, as if he sensed her dilemma and felt uncomfortable as well.

  • Ask Alice: "Do you have an interior dilemma?"

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