dilemma
noun/dɪˈlɛmə/
Frequency rank: #5,809 most common English word
Meaning
A situation requiring a choice between two difficult or undesirable options.
Example sentence
She found herself in quite dilemma when she had to choose between her dream job and staying close to her family.
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