dilemma

noun/dɪˈlemə/CEFR B2

উভয়সংকট

Meaning

A situation forcing a choice between two options, neither of them good.

Example sentences

  • He faced a real dilemma.সে সত্যিকারের উভয়সংকটে পড়েছিল।
  • The dilemma has no easy answer.উভয়সংকটটির সহজ উত্তর নেই।

A common mistake

Choosing a shirt was a dilemma.→Choosing a shirt was a difficult choice.

A dilemma is a choice between two options where both cost you something. For an ordinary hard choice, say difficult choice.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: conundrum

Similar words, and what each means

  • conundrum

    জটিল ধাঁধা, কঠিন সমস্যা

    A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “dilemma” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • গ্রাফাইট
    • • সরাইখানা বা ছোট হোটেলের মালিক
    • • উভয়সংকট
    • • বড়শির সুতোয় বাঁধা ভার
    Show the answer

    উভয়সংকট — dilemma (noun) — উভয়সংকট. A situation forcing a choice between two options, neither of them good.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “dilemma”?

    • • freighter
    • • conundrum
    • • buffer
    • • patrol
    Show the answer

    conundrum — conundrum — জটিল ধাঁধা, কঠিন সমস্যা. A confusing problem or question that is very difficult to solve.

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