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A hidden problem, danger or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation

A problematic situation that is difficult or impossible to escape

Something that is self-contradictory

Something that needs to be resolved

A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one

A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made

An issue or problem requiring resolution

In a tight spot

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Noun

A hidden problem, danger or disadvantage in an apparently ideal situation

stumbling block

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

mountain to climb

stumbling stone

stone in one's path

millstone around your neck

joker in the pack

stroke of bad luck

piece of bad luck

reversal of fortune

kick in the teeth

circumscription

disqualification

precautionary measure

preventive measure

protective measure

thorn in one's side

immobilization^US

bone of contention

psychological baggage

deterring factor

millstone round someone's neck

holding pattern

defensive measures

immobilisation^UK

monkey on one's back

unfortunate development

retarding device

interference with

reverse of fortune

restricted access

putting an end to

putting an stop to

nipping in the bud

line of defense

whole new ballgame

restraining order

line of demarcation

unwanted responsibility

anticipatory measure

discontinuation

lack of success

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“Yet a closer look at the conditions underlying its provision reveals that the acquisition of education was not an unmitigated good, but a hidden catch-22.”

Noun

A problematic situation that is difficult or impossible to escape

damned if you do, damned if you don't

no-win situation

awkward situation

difficult situation

sticky situation

difficult choice

tricky situation

between a rock and a hard place

tight situation

unfortunate situation

state of perplexity

state of uncertainty

delicate situation

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't

problematic situation

fine kettle of fish

ticklish situation

critical situation

pretty kettle of fish

difficult position

sorry condition

desperate straits

complicated situation

spot of trouble

worst-case scenario

with nowhere to turn

reversal of fortune

troublesome problem

hard nut to crack

unpredictable situation

complex problem

dog's breakfast

mass of problems

botched situation

troublesome situation

worst that could happen

worst possible outcome

worst comes to worst

source of trouble

thorn in your flesh

urgent situation

unforeseen circumstances

diffict situation

stroke of ill luck

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“We humans are faced with a catch-22 of our own natures in confronting change.”

Noun

Something that is self-contradictory

self-contradiction

contradiction in terms

reverse psychology

incongruousness

incompatibility

irreconcilability

lack of congruence

lack of harmony

paradoxical nature

inappropriateness

lack of similarity

disproportionateness

inharmoniousness

contradictoriness

contradistinction

irreconcilable difference

lack of consistency

difference of opinion

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“This is further complicated by the catch-22 statement of faith, where a man sincerely claims a non-existent malady so that he can be healed.”

Noun

Something that needs to be resolved

negative aspect

teething trouble

stumbling block

difficult situation

thorn in one's side

source of difficulty

source of trouble

thorn in one's flesh

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

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Noun

A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one

Noun

A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made

Mexican standoff

end of the road

no through road

nowhere to turn

stumbling block

discontinuation

bone of contention

breathing space

screeching halt

communication breakdown

end of the line

breathing spell

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Noun

An issue or problem requiring resolution

matter of contention

point of contention

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Adjective

In a tight spot

between the devil and the deep blue sea

between a rock and a hard place

between Scylla and Charybdis

between the hammer and the anvil

between two fires

Hobson's choice

in a predicament

sitting on a powder keg

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