Dilemma (noun)

1. A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially equally undesirable ones.
2. A problem or situation that requires a difficult choice to be made.
3. A situation in which a choice must be made between two or more options, none of which is completely satisfactory.
4. A state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do in a difficult situation.
5. A state of uncertainty, perplexity, or hesitation caused by having to choose between equally unfavorable options.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin, from greek dilēmma, from di- "two" + lēmma "premise".

Examples:

1. He was facing a dilemma whether to go to college or start working.
2. She was in a dilemma about what to do.
3. The company was in a dilemma about how to proceed.
4. The decision was a difficult dilemma.
5. The dilemma was whether to invest in the stock market or real estate.