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Difference between Dilemma, Problem and Quandary

Dilemma is a situation that requires a choice between undesirable options.

  • The chairperson is caught in a dilemma between lying and admitting he embezzled the money.

Problem is a situation, matter, or person that presents perplexity or difficulty.

  • They have a problem with the supervisor’s leadership.

Quandary is a situation that requires a choice between more than two things.

  • We’re in a quandary about which one of the three films would we enjoy most.