dilemma
noun
a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives.
dilemmas
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pluralof dilemma.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For many brands, these dilemmas are likely to loom ever larger as consumers continue gravitating to private-label products.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
She enjoys doing drop-off and pickup, using the commute time to help her daughter navigate the kinds of human dilemmas she does professionally, while her house manager tackles dinner prep at home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
A Prudie reader has some wise words for how to navigate that situation—and readers of the column weigh in on a variety of other dilemmas, too.
From Slate ● Aug. 21, 2026
The agreement also points to the dilemmas facing regional powers in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
Students are encouraged to consider social problems and responses to ‘practical’ dilemmas in a modern world through which angels and devils no longer dance.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
