Dilemma vs. Problem
Dilemmanoun
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
Dilemmanoun
A difficult circumstance or problem.
Dilemmanoun
(logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
Dilemmanoun
(rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.
Dilemmanoun
An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.
Dilemmanoun
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.
Dilemmanoun
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Dilemma
A dilemma (Greek: δίλημμα ) is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is unambiguously acceptable or preferable. The possibilities are termed the horns of the dilemma, a clichéd usage, but distinguishing the dilemma from other kinds of predicament as a matter of usage.
Problemnoun
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
Problemnoun
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
Problemnoun
A puzzling circumstance.
Problemadjective
(of a person or an animal) Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
Problemadjective
Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.
Problemnoun
A question proposed for solution; a matter stated for examination or proof; hence, a matter difficult of solution or settlement; a doubtful case; a question involving doubt.
Problemnoun
Anything which is required to be done; as, in geometry, to bisect a line, to draw a perpendicular; or, in algebra, to find an unknown quantity.
Problemnoun
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved;
Problemnoun
a source of difficulty;
Problemnoun
a question raised for consideration or solution;
Problemnoun
a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or harmful and needing to be dealt with and overcome
Problemnoun
a thing that is difficult to achieve
Problemnoun
denoting or relating to people whose behaviour causes difficulties to themselves and others
Problemnoun
an inquiry starting from given conditions to investigate or demonstrate a fact, result, or law.
Problemnoun
a proposition in which something has to be constructed.
Problemnoun
(in chess) an arrangement of pieces in which the solver has to achieve a specified result.
