dilemma
An example of a dilemma is when you have plans to go to a concert, but you get really sick. Your options are to skip the concert you were really looking forward to, or go to the concert but feel miserable. You are in a dilemma because either option isn’t going to bring you much happiness.
You can use this word in your speaking responses for the TOEFL Integrated Speaking Task 5. For example:
Example Sentences:
The male student in the conversation is in a dilemma. He doesn't know what to do with his due assignments.
The phrases 'face a dilemma' and 'in a dilemma' are often used. Here are example sentences:
Example Sentences:
Women may still be faced with the dilemma of choosing between jobs and families.
I don't know what to do; it's a real dilemma.
She faced a dilemma about whether to accept the offer or not.
After years of recession, the company was in a dilemma over its future.
The collocations 'a solution to a dilemma ' and 'a way out of a dilemma ' are often used. Here are example sentences:
Example Sentences:
One possible solution to the dilemma may be to divide the money equally between the brothers.
I couldn't see any way out of the dilemma.
The usage of "the dilemma over a debatable subject" is often used. For example:
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The dilemma over human cloning lies at the heart of the ethical choices facing society.
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