greater of two evils

noun

The most harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

Similar
greater evil
Opposite
lesser of two evils
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Meanings

noungreater of two evils (uncountable)
  1. idiomaticuncommonuncountableThe most harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

    Synonyms: greater evil · Antonyms: lesser of two evils

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe most harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.

Similar
greater evil
Opposite
lesser of two evils
Also see
greater evil
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Chicago

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