Synonyms for dilemma
21 synonyms for “dilemma”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Dilemma as in “quandary”
noun: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
- quandary
- predicament
- bind
- trouble
- fix
- quagmire
- pickle
- plight
- difficulty
- spot
- jam
- problem
- pinch
- situation
- hole
- kettle
- ordeal
- doghouse
- embarrassment
- puzzle
- cross
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