dilemma
US /daɪˈlem.ə/
UK /daɪˈlem.ə/
1.
dilemma, impasse
a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
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She was faced with the dilemma of whether to stay in her current job or take a new one with more responsibility.
Si trovò di fronte al dilemma se rimanere nel suo attuale lavoro o accettarne uno nuovo con maggiori responsabilità.
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The ethical dilemma made it difficult for him to make a decision.
Il dilemma etico gli rendeva difficile prendere una decisione.