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dilema (noun)

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two alternatives.

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Imagine a <strong class='font-semibold'>DIL</strong>igent <strong class='font-semibold'>E</strong>lephant trying to deci...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'dilema' for any difficult decision. → Using 'dilema' for choices with undesirable outcomes.

Confusing 'dilema' with 'problema'. → Using 'problema' for general issues and 'dilema' for choices between bad options.

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