Pronunciation: /traɪˈlɛmə/
noun a difficult choice between three options or possibilities
A1 I faced a trilemma when trying to decide which movie to watch.
A2 She found herself in a trilemma when choosing between studying, working, or spending time with friends.
B1 The trilemma of balancing work, family, and personal time can be challenging.
B2 As a manager, he often encounters the trilemma of prioritizing tasks, managing resources, and meeting deadlines.
C1 The trilemma of economic policy involves balancing inflation, unemployment, and economic growth.
C2 In international relations, leaders often face the trilemma of sovereignty, security, and global cooperation.
formal The economist presented a trilemma involving economic growth, income inequality, and environmental sustainability.
informal I'm stuck in a trilemma trying to decide between going out with friends, studying for exams, or catching up on sleep.
slang I'm in a trilemma about which movie to watch tonight - action, comedy, or horror?
figurative She found herself in a trilemma of emotions, torn between love, anger, and sadness.
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