Synonyms of the word

dilemma

• n. A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
• n. A difficult circumstance or problem.
• n. (logic) A type of syllogism of the form "if A is true then B is true; if C is true then D is true; either…
• n. (rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

perplexity

• n. The state or quality of being perplexed; puzzled or confused.
• n. Something that perplexes.
• n. A measurement in information theory: see Perplexity.

quandary

• n. A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation…
• n. A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.