dilemma
Cross references: 1. predicament di.lem.ma \d*-'lem-*\ \.dil-*-'mat-ik\ n [LL, fr. LGk dile-mmat-, dile-mma, prob. back-formation fr. G]k dile-mmatos involving two assumptions, fr. di- + le-mmat-, le-mma assumption 1: an argument presenting two or more alternatives equally conclusive again st an opponent 2a: a choice or a situation involving choice between equally unsatisfactory alternatives 2b: a problem seemingly incapable of a satisfactory solution - dil.em.mat.ic aj