Pronunciation: /dɪˈlɛmə/
noun a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones
A1 I have a dilemma - should I wear the red dress or the blue one?
A2 She faced a dilemma when she had to choose between studying for her exam or going to her friend's party.
B1 The company is in a dilemma about whether to expand internationally or focus on the domestic market.
B2 The team found themselves in a dilemma when they had to decide between two equally promising investment opportunities.
C1 The politician's dilemma was whether to stick to his principles or compromise for the sake of gaining more votes.
C2 The CEO was faced with a moral dilemma when he discovered that one of his top executives was involved in illegal activities.
formal The board members faced a dilemma when deciding on whether to invest in the new project or not.
informal I'm in a real dilemma about which college to choose.
slang I'm totally stuck in a dilemma between going out with my friends or studying for the exam.
figurative She found herself in a dilemma, torn between following her heart and listening to her mind.
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