Choosing between alternatives that aren't clear-cut is termed an ________.

A) ethical misdeed
B) ethical crime
C) ethical lapse
D) ethical dilemma

An ethical dilemma is a situation where there are multiple options for action, but none of them seem to be the obvious or correct choice. It can be difficult to determine the most ethical course of action, and each option may have potential consequences that conflict with important ethical values or principles.