ambivalence vs dilemma

ambivalence

noun
  • A state of uncertainty or indecisiveness. 

  • The coexistence of opposing attitudes or feelings (such as love and hate) towards a person, object or idea. 

dilemma

noun
  • A difficult circumstance or problem. 

  • 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". 

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

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

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