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Dilemma can mean confusion, but there is a subtle difference between the two words. A dilemma (noun) is
1. A situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two similar alternatives
2. A difficult situation. (N.B. The correctness of this second usage is disputed) Confusion (noun) is from the transitive verb 'to confuse', which means # to disconcert or perplex # to embarrass # to mistake one thing for another # to make indistinct (a matter that confuses the issue) Confusion is therefore the result of something that has created the perplexity, either some external matter, or something internal that has brought about a disordered mental state. e.g. tiredness, ill health, the effects of wrong medication, senility, etc. Confusion can also be the physical state of a crowd where there is a lot of noise and disorder.
Compare and contrast:- * When we are confused, we are unable to think clearly. * When we have a dilemma, we can think clearly, but we are facing a difficult choice/decision that has to be made. Examples:
Dilemma: 'He knew he had made a serious mistake. His dilemma was, should he tell someone, or keep quite about it and hope no-one finds out.' Confusion: 'There was chaos when the new airport opened today. In the confusion many foreign visitors entered the country without having to show their passports!' * For more information, see 'Related links' below.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 11y agoMaura had been ordered to cut her staff by one, but since the least qualified employee she supervised was also her manager's niece, this was a dilemma.
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∙ 14y agoI was in a dilemma when i had to chose between Abigail and Cameron
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∙ 12y agoBella is facing a major dilemma in her life, because she does not know whether she should date Edward or Jacob.
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∙ 13y agoThere is no deeper meaning to dilemma! A dilemma is bad enough, what follows is only the result of your choice.
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∙ 15y agoA "dilemma" is a difficult problem which requires a choice; you must choose one thing or another, and you can't choose both. And you cannot change your mind later.
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∙ 12y agoA noun of the abstract type.
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What is an alliterative sentence for dilemma?
An alliterative sentence for dilemma is "Danny dared Don to draw a dramatic dilemma."
Use dilemma in a sentence?
There is a dilemma in signing the constitution because no one can decide whether paper cups are a necessity or not.
How do you use dilemma in a sentence?
Old: It will become a dilemma when you don't have fix decisions.Improved: It was a dilemma when I had to choose between my sister and brother to save them from the fire.
What part of speech is dilemma?
Dilemma is a noun.
What is the correct spelling of dilemma?
The correct spelling isdilemma.
What is an alliterative sentence for dilemma?
An alliterative sentence for dilemma is "Danny dared Don to draw a dramatic dilemma."
How can the word dilemma be used in a sentence?
I was perplexed by the dilemma.
A sentence with the word dilemma?
I guess you are in a real dilemma, aren't you?
How do you make a sentence with the word dilemma?
Well you sure do have a dilemma, don't you.
What is a good sentence for dilemma?
Not turning in homework got her in quite a dilemma.
What is a sentence for dilemma?
It was a dilemma when I had to choose between my sister and brother to save them from the fire.
Can you give me a sentence with dilemma and subpoenaed?
Susan faced a dilemma when she was subpoenaed by the courts
How can the word dilemma used in a sentence?
It is used as a noun. ex. I am in a horrible dilemma.
How do you make sentence with dilemma?
It was a dilemma when I had to choose between my sister and brother to save them from the fire.
What is a good sentence for the word dilemma?
Having to choose between my friends and my family left me in a dilemma.
How do you make a sentence with sympathize?
I sympathize with your dilemma.
Use dilemma in a sentence?
There is a dilemma in signing the constitution because no one can decide whether paper cups are a necessity or not.
