dilemma
Translation
dilemma, predicament, quandary
Examples
She faced the dilemma of choosing work or family.
She faced the dilemma of choosing work or family.
It was a moral dilemma for the doctor.
It was a moral dilemma for the doctor.
Grammar Patterns
to face a ((dilemma)) to be confronted with a difficult choice She faced the dilemma of choosing work or family.
a ((dilemma)) between A and B a choice between two difficult options It was a dilemma between loyalty and honesty.
Similar Words
Synonyms: predicament, quandary, plight
Etymology
From Greek 'di-' (two) + 'lemma' (proposition). A problem offering two propositions or choices, both of which are difficult.
Memory Tips
The prefix 'di-' means 'two', so a dilemma involves being stuck between two tough options.