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

Examples

• She faced a dilemma: accept the job offer or stay with her family.
• The ethical dilemma kept him awake at night.
• Parents often face the dilemma of work versus family time.
• The company’s financial dilemma required immediate action.
• It’s a classic dilemma with no easy solution.
• The moral dilemma divided the committee members.