Dilemma

A situation in which one must choose only one of two or more – usually undesirable, but sometimes desirable – alternatives. The predicament involves alternatives which are ostensibly incompatible and seem to defy a satisfactory solution;

also: a conflict comprised of opposing values or motives.

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