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Definition:

dilemma

a situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives, especially ones that are equally undesirable.

a difficult situation or problem.

Source: Google.

Example sentence:

The dilemma of modern life: trying to find an outlet outside of your house.

I guess this sentence fits the second definition. So is it correct? (Or should I use another word instead?)

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    @BrianHitchcock - good finding, actually I am giving a different answer. The question is not really about two or more options, but it refers to the usage of dilemma as a generic term meaning problem.
    – user66974
    Commented Jun 14, 2015 at 8:21
  • The answer depends on whether you want to be the sand-castle or the ocean wave.
    – TimR
    Commented Jun 14, 2015 at 10:57

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Dilemma is also used as a generic term meaning problem:

  • (Usage Problem) A problem that seems to defy a satisfactory solution. (AHD)

You can use it with that meaning in your sentence.

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