stressfulchoice
nounUK /ˈstrɛsfʊl tʃɔɪs/
US /ˈstrɛsfəl tʃɔɪs/
A choice that makes you feel worried and nervous.
Picking a puppy from the shelter was a stressful choice for the whole family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A decision that causes a lot of pressure and takes a long time to make.
Choosing which college to attend was a stressful choice that kept her up at night.
3. A situation where every option feels bad or risky.
Deciding whether to move away from his friends was a stressful choice for Tom.
4. A selection made under a tight deadline, adding extra worry.
With only five minutes left, picking a topic for the essay became a stressful choice.