| Main Entry: | catch-22 |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | no-win situation |
Synonyms: |
contradiction, dilemma, lose-lose, paradox, quagmire |
| Main Entry: | no-win situation |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | a situation destined for failure |
Synonyms: |
Catch-22, conundrum, dilemma, double bind, knot, lose-lose, quandary |