Central dilemma Synonyms

Definitions for Central


  • (adjective) coming before all others in importance
  • (adjective) occupying a position equally distant from the ends or extremes
  • (adjective) avoiding major social change or extreme political ideas

Definitions for Dilemma


  • (noun) a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
  • (noun) a difficult, puzzling, or embarrassing situation from which there is no easy escape
  • (noun) state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options