dilemma
An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.

dilemma
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. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.

dilemma
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.

dilemma
In popular use a dilemma can be almost any sort of difficult choice, but in logic a dilemma is a choice in which there are only two options, attractive or not One can refute a dilemma, that is, show that is not a real dilemma, by finding a third possibility. an argument that presents an opponent with a two option forced choice neither of which offers desirable outcomes for the opponent. a choice that has to be made between two equally unsatisfactory situations, or puzzling situation that appears to have no correct answer. any situation requiring a choice between alternatives; any serious problem or quandary, such as making difficult moral decisions. exacerbate implementation eradicate ascertain. the Greek word 'lemma' translates as 'assumption'; a 'di-lemma' then is an argument presenting two or more equally conclusive and morally justifiable and desirable alternatives, i e the principle of self-determination and that of the sanctity of life are equally desirable, but in a dilemma situation you are seemingly forced to choose one to the exclusion of the other.

dilemma
Catch-22 , dilemma , fix , jam.