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  1. 1. n. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty. Source: opted
  2. 2. v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one Source: wordnet
  4. 4. n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options Source: wordnet
  5. 5. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway. Source: webster
  6. 6. n:100 n a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one n state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options Source: ecdict

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