What is a Dilemma?

A dilemma is a conflict, problem, or situation with

two possible solutions. When a dilemma occurs, a
person has to make the difficult choice between
two desirable options, or, contrastingly, two
undesirable options. The word comes from the
Greek dilēmma (di “twice” + lēmma “premise”); it is
a term used in logic and rhetoric when causing an
opponent to choose between two unfavorable
options.

Your mom gave you two choices: do the dishes or

clean the bathroom. Neither sounded like much
fun. What a dilemma.