Situation vs. Dilemma — What's the Difference?

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

A dilemma (Greek: δίλημμα "double proposition") is a problem offering two possibilities, neither of which is unambiguously acceptable or preferable. The possibilities are termed the horns of the dilemma, a clichéd usage, but distinguishing the dilemma from other kinds of predicament as a matter of usage.

A critical, problematic, or striking set of circumstances

A situation that requires a choice between options that are or seem equally unfavorable or unsatisfactory.

The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings

Usage Problem A problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution.

Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances

(Logic) An argument that presents two alternatives, each of which has the same consequence.

A position of employment; a post

A circumstance in which a choice must be made between two or more alternatives that seem equally undesirable.

The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs.

A difficult circumstance or problem.

The way in which something is positioned vis-à-vis its surroundings.

(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".

The place in which something is situated; a location.

(rhetoric) Offering to an opponent a choice between two (equally unfavorable) alternatives.

Position or status with regard to conditions and circumstances.

An argument which presents an antagonist with two or more alternatives, but is equally conclusive against him, whichever alternative he chooses.

(UK) A position of employment; a post.

A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position.

A difficult or unpleasant set of circumstances; a problem.

State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

An individual movie theater.

(slang) An outfit, garment, or look.

Manner in which an object is placed; location, esp. as related to something else; position; locality site; as, a house in a pleasant situation.

Position, as regards the conditions and circumstances of the case.

Relative position; circumstances; temporary state or relation at a moment of action which excites interest, as of persons in a dramatic scene.

Permanent position or employment; place; office; as, a situation in a store; a situation under government.

The general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time;

A condition or position in which you find yourself;

A complex or critical or unusual difficulty;

Physical position in relation to the surroundings;

A job in an organization;