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Aporia

usgb/əˈpɔːriə/Volume
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Confusion IndicationPlay
Use 'aporia' to show you're deeply uncertain, not just hesitant about simple choices. SlideFacing the moral aporia of the situation, she pondered deeply.
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Philosophical ContextPlay
Often appears in philosophical discussions where deep, complex questions are posed. SlideThe seminar explored the aporia at the heart of existentialist thought.
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Not Everyday SpeechPlay
'Aporia' is more academic or formal, not commonly used in casual conversations. SlideHis lecture was full of academic jargon like 'aporia'.