
Aporia
Confusion Indication
Use 'aporia' to show you're deeply uncertain, not just hesitant about simple choices.
Facing the moral aporia of the situation, she pondered deeply.
Philosophical Context
Often appears in philosophical discussions where deep, complex questions are posed.
The seminar explored the aporia at the heart of existentialist thought.
Not Everyday Speech
'Aporia' is more academic or formal, not commonly used in casual conversations.
His lecture was full of academic jargon like 'aporia'.
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AmbiguityCertaintyConfusionDilemmaEnigmaParadoxPerplexityPuzzle
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