______ can be defined as an undesirable or unpleasant choice.

• A. Dilemma
• B. Ethical Choice
• C. Ethical Dilemma
• D. Problem

Answer: (C)

When you face a situation in sport ethics where you must choose between options that each carry moral concerns, you’re dealing with an ethical dilemma. The descriptor “unpleasant” fits because the decision involves conflicting values or duties, making any real choice feel costly or problematic. The ethical dilemma label highlights both the moral stakes and the difficulty of choosing between options that compromise different ethical principles. A dilemma on its own is a tough decision without necessarily a moral dimension; an ethical choice suggests the right course of action rather than describing a painful moral conflict; a problem is neutral and doesn’t imply the moral struggle.