A word that defines when you have to consider multiple factors when making decisions

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Say you have a situation where you are trying to mitigate multiple factors from competing sides, but when you make decisions you have to consider both sides, you can't just consider one side as it may have a worse outcome on the other side.

So for example, say you were stuck on a deserted island and if you didn't leave you would starve to death – there was one small rickety looking boat available.

Simply you could say, let's get in the boat and leave, fixed? No, because you are not considering other factors on if the boat is safe, is it going to burst a leak and you're going to drown? What if the ocean gets rough and you get chucked out of the boat?

So I'm looking for a word that explains you have to consider both sides, you can't just consider one of them, as the situation isn't _______.

Best Answer

There is unilateral:

Unilateral means "one-sided." If parents make a unilateral decision to eliminate summer vacation, it means that the students’ opinions or opposing views weren’t considered. (Yourdictionary)

Rather than unilateral situation, the more common expression would be unilateral decision:

You have to consider both sides, you can't just consider one of them, as the situation isn't unilateral / this is not a unilateral decision to make.

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