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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

Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map

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

Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment

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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

joker in the pack

millstone around your neck

stroke of bad luck

piece of bad luck

reversal of fortune

kick in the teeth

stumbling stone

stone in one's path

negative aspect

other side of the coin

thorn in one's side

millstone round one's neck

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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

sticky situation

awkward situation

difficult situation

tricky situation

dog's breakfast

difficult choice

hard nut to crack

complicated situation

between a rock and a hard place

tight situation

troublesome problem

unpredictable situation

complex problem

unfortunate situation

state of perplexity

state of uncertainty

delicate situation

damned if one does and damned if one doesn't

sorry condition

critical situation

problematic situation

worst-case scenario

reversal of fortune

botched 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

contradistinction

paradoxical nature

inappropriateness

lack of similarity

disproportionateness

inharmoniousness

contradictoriness

polarisation^UK

polarization^US

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

thorn in the flesh

source of trouble

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

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Noun

Part of a control that responds dynamically as the user moves the pointer over it, as for example in an image map

sticky situation

awkward situation

problematic situation

difficult situation

unfortunate situation

tight situation

sorry condition

state of affairs

state of things

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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

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

Adjective

Requiring great skill or finesse in handling or treatment

like herding cats

fraught with danger

jeopardizing^US

jeopardising^UK

playing with fire

easier said than done

hanging by a thread

energy-consuming

discountenancing

Russian roulette

causing discomfort

on slippery ground

emotionally draining

like getting blood out of a stone

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