Dilemma synonyms
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The definition of a quandary is a dilemma or a state of uncertainty.
dilemmatic
An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.
Something that is perplexed, or complicated
double-bind
A psychological impasse created when a person perceives that someone in a position of power is making contradictory demands, so that no response is appropriate.
difficulty (related)
The condition or quality of being difficult:
Bewildered; unsure how to respond or act.
(Chess) A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.
A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper; someone you need to placate.
Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling.
conundrum (related)
paradox (related)
problem (related)
situation (related)
contradiction (related)
challenge (related)
Jam is defined as being in an intense or difficult situation, or is a preserve made from whole fruit and sugar.
(Figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle; a predicament.
A fight or conflict
A stain or disfiguring mark.
extrication (antonym)
(Public safety, emergency medicine) Rescue of a trapped person in vehicle or machinery
release (antonym)
The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.
miracle (antonym)
A wonderful event occurring in the physical world attributed to supernatural powers.
solution (antonym)
The solution is the method of solving a problem or the correct answer to a puzzle, problem or difficult situation.
wonder (antonym)
An extraordinary or remarkable act or achievement:
An awkward situation; a predicament.
(UK, informal, often with "the") An unfortunate situation; trouble, problems (a fix, a mess); chaos.
The definition of a pickle is an awkward or difficult situation.
easy (related)
A difficult, often embarrassing situation or condition
A difficult situation.
One that is in such a condition:
Mire is defined as wet and soggy ground.
A state of perplexity or bewilderment.
Trouble; difficulty:
prosyllogism
(Logic) The conclusion of such a syllogism, which becomes a premise of the following syllogism.
A difficult position (often used in plural).
A trap or predicament.
A speculative monopoly of a stock or commodity created by purchasing all or most of the available supply in order to raise its price.
Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.
The people of the Netherlands.
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