dilemma

//dɪˈlɛmə//
B2Frequency Level 9Neutral
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Noun

dilemmaSingular
dilemmasPlural
1

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.

She faced a dilemma: accept the job offer or stay with her family.

2

A problem involving a choice between two equally unfavorable or disagreeable alternatives.

She faced a dilemma: accept the job offer and move away from her family, or stay home and miss the opportunity.