A moral dilemma.

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two undesirable options.

Examples

• John: 'This presents a real <b>moral dilemma</b>; I don't know what to do.'
• Alice: 'Let's weigh the pros and cons carefully.'
• John: 'Take your time, and seek advice if needed.'
• Alice: 'Facing this <b>moral dilemma</b> has been incredibly stressful.'