lesser of two evils

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1.
United StatesUnited KingdomInternationalneutralformal
- The less harmful or less objectionable option when faced with two unfavorable alternatives.
- A pragmatic choice made to minimize negative consequences when no good option is available.
2.
United StatesUnited KingdomInternationalinformalpejorative
- A person described as preferable only because they are considered less harmful, corrupt, or objectionable than another person.

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