Synonyms of dilemmas

dilemmas

noun

plural of dilemma

1

as in problems

a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices

faced with a dilemma of whether to risk continuing to drive in the dangerous storm or to give up searching for the lost dog and hope he survived

Synonyms & Similar Words

• problems
• quandaries
• difficulties
• double binds
• pickles
• predicaments
• impasses
• deadlocks
• quagmires
• catch-22's
• plights
• stalemates
• standoffs
• jams
• binds
• fixes
• knots
• pinches
• spots
• holes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breezes
• snaps
• duck soup
• cinches

2

as in predicaments

a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape

with home prices in a free fall, sellers were in a terrible dilemma

Synonyms & Similar Words

• predicaments
• pickles
• holes
• difficulties
• swamps
• corners
• binds
• jams
• crises
• impasses
• quagmires
• rabbit holes
• mires
• boxes
• rattraps
• plights
• fixes
• spots
• troubles
• quandaries
• kettles of fish
• sticky wickets
• jackpots
• catch-22's
• nodes
• emergencies
• soups
• straits
• crossroads
• hot waters
• exigencies
• deadlocks
• standstills
• logjams
• pinches
• scrapes
• stalemates
• clutches
• junctures
• halts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dilemmas

The new strategies pose different dilemmas for college leaders. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

To have complex moral dilemmas for characters and situations within a narrative context. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026

With six episodes left to be seen in Season 4, there’s plenty of time for pressing dilemmas to emerge and the vibes to improve. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026

The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions. — ABC News, 31 July 2026

Posthumous publishing comes with its fair share of ethical dilemmas. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Expect plenty of action, interpersonal tensions and philosophical dilemmas around destiny and morality. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Unlike many gardening dilemmas there's actually one right answer, and our gardening experts are here to break down exactly what that is. — The Spruce, 6 July 2026

Instead of adding more junk to your drawers, these clever gadgets actually solve kitchen dilemmas we’re all faced with. — Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 26 June 2026