difficult resolution

[/ˈdɪfɪkəlt rezəˈluːʃən/]

noun phrasefemininepl: difficult resolutions / resoluções difíceis

resolução difícil

1. A challenging decision or solution to a problem that is hard to achieve or implement

Finding a difficult resolution to the conflict required compromise from both parties.

Encontrar uma resolução difícil para o conflito exigiu compromisso de ambas as partes.

2. A determination or firm decision that is hard to maintain or execute

Her difficult resolution to quit smoking lasted only two weeks.

Sua resolução difícil de parar de fumar durou apenas duas semanas.

NYC Slang

tough call / hard choice

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

resolução difícil

most common usage

São Paulo

resolução complicada

sometimes used interchangeably

Portugal

resolução difícil

standard usage, same as Brazilian

between a rock and a hard place

the lesser of two evils

damned if you do, damned if you don't

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