trilemma (noun)
tri-lem-a
A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between three alternatives, especially when these are equally undesirable.
Late 17th century: blend of tri- + dilemma.
Example sentences
“We need some wise decision making in the trilemma we face.”
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