Dilemmatic

/ˌdɪləˈmætɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or having the nature of a dilemma; presenting a choice between difficult alternatives.

Etymology

From dilemma + -atic suffix. Creates an adjective describing situations that are dilemma-like.

Kelly Says

A 'dilemmatic situation' is academic jargon for what most people call being stuck between a rock and a hard place—fancy words for age-old human problems!

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