Dilemma synonyms

quandary

The definition of a quandary is a dilemma or a state of uncertainty.

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predicament

An unfortunate or trying position or condition; a tight spot.

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dilemmatic

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perplexity

Something that is perplexed, or complicated

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problem (related)

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crisis

An unstable situation, in political, social, economic or military affairs, especially one involving an impending abrupt change.

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paradox (related)

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difficulty (related)

The condition or quality of being difficult:

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bind

(Chess) A strong grip or stranglehold on a position that is difficult for the opponent to break.

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jam

Jam is defined as being in an intense or difficult situation, or is a preserve made from whole fruit and sugar.

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trouble

A distressful or dangerous situation.

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extrication (antonym)

(Public safety, emergency medicine) Rescue of a trapped person in vehicle or machinery

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release (antonym)

The definition of a release is a letting go, setting free or relief.

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miracle (antonym)

A wonderful event occurring in the physical world attributed to supernatural powers.

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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.

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complication

A person who doesn't fit in with the main scheme of things; an interloper; someone you need to placate.

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fix

A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma.

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nonplussed

Bewildered; unsure how to respond or act.

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puzzle

Something, such as a game, toy, or problem, that requires ingenuity and often persistence in solving or assembling.

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strait

A difficult position (often used in plural).

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dutch

The people of the Netherlands.

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conundrum (related)

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situation (related)

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contradiction (related)

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challenge (related)

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quagmire

(Figuratively) A perilous, mixed up and troubled situation; a hopeless tangle; a predicament.

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scrape

A fight or conflict

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spot

A stain or disfiguring mark.

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solution (antonym)

The solution is the method of solving a problem or the correct answer to a puzzle, problem or difficult situation.

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wonder (antonym)

An extraordinary or remarkable act or achievement:

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hole

An awkward situation; a predicament.

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hot spot

(Computing, graphical user interface) Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map.

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plight

(Now chiefly dialectal) One's office; duty; charge.

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soup

(UK, informal, often with "the") An unfortunate situation; trouble, problems (a fix, a mess); chaos.

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pickle

The definition of a pickle is an awkward or difficult situation.