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.
Looseness or pliancy, often derogatory
Freedom from inhibition and awkwardness: grace.
Lack of harshness: gentleness, kindness.
Freedom from discomfort and worry: comfort.
Lack of concern or care: carelessness, indolence.
Lack of difficulty; quality of not being frustrating, difficult, or dense (compact).
Lack of firm conviction: gullibility, credulity.
Lack of difficulty or trouble: facility; simplicity.