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Dilemna

Description:

Dilemna, also commonly spelled as dilemma, refers to a difficult situation where a person has to make a choice between two equally unfavorable options. It often involves a decision-making process where the outcomes are undesirable or conflicting.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Sense 1:

Popularity Term:

A situation where one has to choose between two equally unfavorable options.

Example Sentence:

She confronted the timeless dilemna of choosing between her career and her family.

Sense 2:

Local Term:

Informal usage of "dilemna" in certain local dialects.

Example Sentence:

In some regions, the word "dilemna" is an accepted spelling due to local language influences.

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