Definitions
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Word origin
First attested 1523, from Late Latin dilemma, from Ancient Greek δίλημμα (dílēmma, “ambiguous proposition”), from δι- (di-, “having two of”) + λῆμμα (lêmma, “premise, proposition”), equivalent to di- + lemma.
Used in a sentence
“A strong dilemma in a desperate case! / To act with infamy, or quit the place.”
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Used as a crossword answer2 curated clues
01“Hard choice”7 letters
02“Difficult choice”7 letters
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