English Explanatory Dictionary

lesser of two evils

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The least harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

lesser of two evils

Synonyms

lesser evil

Antonyms

greater of two evils

Related words

necessary evil damned if one does and damned if one doesn't
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