noun
a difficult choice between three options or possibilities
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The economist presented a trilemma involving economic growth, income inequality, and environmental sustainability.
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I'm stuck in a trilemma trying to decide between going out with friends, studying for exams, or catching up on sleep.
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I'm in a trilemma about which movie to watch tonight - action, comedy, or horror?
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She found herself in a trilemma of emotions, torn between love, anger, and sadness.