Definition
The least harmful or unpleasant of two undesirable alternatives.
Also Said As
- lesser evil
Opposite In Meaning
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How People Actually Use It
when one is presented with 2 bad choices. the person chooses the one that has less of a consequence.
"my mom wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes but i didnt want her too. it was either 1.) i let her drive drunk to get them herself 2.) i get her the pack of cigarettes i chose to get her a pack of cigarettes because it was the lesser of two evils"
Source: Urban Dictionary