Dictionary Entry
dilemma
dilemma is a 7-letter English word with 3 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
7 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 15 · 3 senses
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- 1noun
An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.
- 2noun
A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position.
- 3noun
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
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