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GCheng620 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Dilemma ...between?(pretty notional question)

Must I only state two objects if I say I'm struggling with a dilemma?

If not then can I say I'm struggling with a dilemma choosing AMONG a whole bunch of things?

Sounds vaguely odd to me.

THANKS IN ADVANCE
  

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GCheng620 Must I only state two objects if I say I'm struggling with a dilemma? Strictly speaking, yes, but there is a great deal of latitude in the use of the word. GCheng620 If not then can I say I'm struggling with a dilemma choosing AMONG a whole bunch of things?

— CalifJim

  • GCheng620 Must I only state two objects if I say I'm struggling with a dilemma?
  • Strictly speaking, yes, but there is a great deal of latitude in the use of the word.
  • GCheng620 If not then can I say I'm struggling with a dilemma choosing AMONG a whole bunch of things?
  • You can.
  • A dilemma can be defined as a difficult choice.
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GCheng620Must I only state two objects if I say I'm struggling with a dilemma?
Strictly speaking, yes, but there is a great deal of latitude in the use of the word.
GCheng620If not then can I say I'm struggling with a dilemma choosing AMONG a whole bunch of things?
You can. A dilemma can be defined as a difficult choice.
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CalifJim GCheng620Must I only state two objects if I say I'm struggling with a dilemma?Strictly speaking, yes, but there is a great deal of latitude in the use of the word.
So what's the best word for this case? As I'm choosing among a whole bunch of objects/matters?
I do not know of another word that involves the same degree of struggle for that matter.
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GCheng620So what's the best word for this case?
Dilemma. Didn't I make that clear?

CJ
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CalifJim GCheng620So what's the best word for this case?Dilemma. Didn't I make that clear?CJ
No, you said that "strictly speaking", dilemma is used for describing a difficult situation where one has to make a choice in between TWO objects/matters.
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Plus,

"there is a great deal of latitude in the use of the word".

Plus,
can I say I'm struggling with a dilemma choosing AMONG a whole bunch of things?
You can.

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If you want other words for "dilemma", see a thesaurus. (I don't think you'll find anything better, though.)


CJ
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