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dilemma Synonyms
Another word for dilemma
Choosing another word for dilemma depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
Usage Example
"The committee faced a serious ethical quandary regarding how to allocate the limited research funding."
Strongest
quandary
predicament
Strong
catch-22
impasse
conundrum
plight
quagmire
Weak
bind
• noun (Context 2)
In logic and rhetoric, an argument presenting two or more equally conclusive alternatives against an opponent, each of which leads to an unacceptable conclusion.
Usage Example
"In his treatise, the philosopher constructed a classic logical paradox to refute the skeptic's premise."
Strong
paradox
Weak
antinomy
Opposites of dilemma
The opposite of dilemma shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
solution
resolution
certainty
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dilemma. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dilemma