role conflict
noun
emotional conflict arising when competing demands are made on an individual in the fulfillment of his or her multiple social roles.
Origin of role conflict
First recorded in 1960–65
Words nearby role conflict
rolandic epilepsy,
rolando's area,
rolando's fissure,
rolando's gelatinous substance,
role,
role conflict,
role model,
role set,
role strain,
role-play,
role-playing
Cultural definitions for role conflict
role conflict
A situation in which a person is expected to play two incompatible roles. For example, a boss will suffer role conflict if forced to fire an employee who is also a close friend.