English Synonym Finder

dilemma

Definitions

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

A difficult or persistent problem or predicament.

Examples

She faced a difficult dilemma when she had to choose between her dream job and staying close to her family.

The government is in a dilemma over whether to increase taxes or cut funding for public services.

Synonyms

predicament quandary plight impasse fix difficulty pickle

Antonyms

solution resolution answer certainty agreement benefit advantage