Dilemma

7 lettersnouncommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

A situation requiring a difficult choice between two or more options that are equally unfavourable or problematic.

“She faced a dilemma: accept the promotion and move cities, or stay close to her family.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/daɪˈlɛmə/

Syllables

di·lem·ma

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Synonyms

quandary

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Wordle

Contains double M near the end, the distinctive -MMA ending sets it apart in Wordle

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