The difference between Dilemma and Problem
When used as nouns, dilemma means a circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable, whereas problem means a difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
Problem is also adjective with the meaning: difficult to train or guide.
check bellow for the other definitions of Dilemma and Problem
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Dilemma as a noun:
A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.
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Dilemma as a noun:
A difficult circumstance or problem.
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Dilemma as a noun (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 A or C is true; therefore either B or D is true".
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Dilemma as a noun (rhetoric):
Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.
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Problem as a noun:
A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.
Examples:
"She's leaving because she faced numerous problems to do with racism."
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Problem as a noun:
A question to be answered, schoolwork exercise.
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Problem as a noun:
A puzzling circumstance.
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Problem as an adjective (of a person or an animal):
Difficult to train or guide; unruly.
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Problem as an adjective:
Causing a problem; problematic; troublesome.