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Dilemma

Description:

A dilemma refers to a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more equally undesirable alternatives. It often involves a moral, ethical, or emotional conflict, leaving the decision-maker unsure of the right course of action.

Sample Sentences:

As a noun:

1. I'm in a dilemma - I can either attend my friend's wedding or go on a business trip.
2. She faced a moral dilemma when she discovered her partner cheating on an important exam.
3. The company's executives are trapped in a financial dilemma – whether to lay off employees or cut salaries.

As a verb:

4. He was dilemmatized by the conflicting job offers he received.
5. She dilemmatized over which college to choose for her higher education.
6. The team was dilemmatizing between renovating the existing facility or moving to a new location.

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