troublingdecision
nounUK /ˈtrʌblɪŋ dɪˈsɪʒən/
US /ˈtrʌblɪŋ dɪˈsɪʒən/
A choice that makes you feel worried or upset.
Choosing whether to move to a new town was a troubling decision for the whole family.
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2. A choice that causes problems for other people.
The mayor's troubling decision to close the park upset many neighbors.
3. A choice that is hard to make because both options seem bad.
She faced a troubling decision between telling the truth and losing a friend.
4. A choice that keeps bothering you after you make it.
His troubling decision to skip practice stayed on his mind all week.