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?
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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