Dilemma synonyms

problem (related)

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quandary

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

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dilemmatic

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perplexity

Something that is perplexed, or complicated

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predicament

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

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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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difficulty (related)

The condition or quality of being difficult:

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paradox (related)

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trouble

A distressful or dangerous situation.

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fix

A difficult situation; a quandary or dilemma.

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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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situation (related)

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double-bind

A situation in which a person is faced with contradictory demands or expectations, so that any action taken will appear to be wrong

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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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spot

The definition of a spot is a flaw, stain or rounded mark either on something or in a person's character.

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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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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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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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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

An awkward set of circumstances.

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conundrum (related)

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hobson-s-choice

The choice of taking either the primary option or nothing.

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knot

A difficult situation.

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pickle

A cucumber preserved in such a solution

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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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easy (related)

A difficult, often embarrassing situation or condition

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mess

One that is in such a condition:

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mire

Mire is defined as wet and soggy ground.

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nonplus

A state of perplexity or bewilderment.

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hot water

Trouble; difficulty:

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prosyllogism

(Logic) The conclusion of such a syllogism, which becomes a premise of the following syllogism.

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corner

A speculative monopoly of a stock or commodity created by purchasing all or most of the available supply in order to raise its price.

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deep water

Waters suitable for deep-draft ships, especially ocean-going.

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box

A trap or predicament.

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