Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) An situation which presents a choice between two or more alternatives. 2. (n.) A state of things in which evils or obstacles present themselves on every side, and it is difficult to determine what course to pursue; a vexatious alternative or predicament; a difficult choice or position.

Multi-Version Concordance Dilemma (1 Occurrence) Philippians 1:23 But I am in a dilemma between the two, having the desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. (WEB WEY)