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dilemma

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈlɛmə/

Forms: dilemmas

dilemma means: A situation where you must choose between options that all seem bad or difficult.

noun

DIFFICULT CHOICEB2

A situation where you must choose between options that all seem bad or difficult.

  • I face a difficult dilemma.
  • Choosing between the two jobs put her in a dilemma.
  • How would you solve this moral dilemma?

Similar words: predicament, difficult choice

Common phrases: face a dilemma, moral dilemma, in a dilemma

Questions about dilemma

What does dilemma mean?

A situation where you must choose between options that all seem bad or difficult.

What is dilemma in other languages?

Türkçe: ikilem · Español: dilema · Français: dilemme · Deutsch: Dilemma · Italiano: dilemma · 日本語: ジレンマ

How do you pronounce dilemma?

It is pronounced /dɪˈlɛmə/.

How do you use dilemma in a sentence?

I face a difficult dilemma. Choosing between the two jobs put her in a dilemma.

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