Definitions
- Describing a difficult or challenging situation that someone is facing. - Referring to a state of being in trouble or distress. - Talking about a predicament or a difficult circumstance that someone is experiencing.
- Referring to a situation where someone has to choose between two or more options, each with its own set of consequences. - Describing a difficult decision that someone has to make. - Talking about a problem that has no easy solution.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe difficult situations.
- 2Both words imply a sense of trouble or distress.
- 3Both words involve making a decision or taking action.
- 4Both words can be used to describe personal or societal issues.
- 5Both words can be used in formal or informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Nature: Plight refers to a difficult situation that someone is facing, while dilemma refers to a difficult decision that someone has to make.
- 2Options: Plight does not necessarily involve a choice between options, while dilemma always involves a choice between two or more options.
- 3Consequences: Plight may not have clear consequences, while dilemma always involves consequences for each option.
- 4Severity: Plight can refer to a wide range of difficulties, while dilemma implies a more serious or critical situation.
- 5Usage: Plight is less common than dilemma in everyday language.
Remember this!
Plight and dilemma are both words that describe difficult situations, but they differ in their nature and usage. Plight refers to a difficult situation that someone is facing, while dilemma refers to a difficult decision that someone has to make. Dilemma always involves a choice between two or more options, while plight may not. Additionally, dilemma implies more severe consequences than plight, and it is more commonly used in everyday language.
