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View usage for: (kwɒndəri) Word forms: plural quandariescountable noun [usually singular]If you are in a quandary, you have to make a decision but cannot decide what to do. The government appears to be in a quandary about what to do with so many people. [+ about] Synonyms: difficulty, dilemma, predicament, puzzle More Synonyms of quandary quandary in British English (ˈkwɒndrɪ, -dərɪ) nounWord forms: plural -riesa situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma Word origin C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin quandō when quandary in American English (ˈkwɑndəri; ˈkwɑndri) nounWord forms: plural ˈquandaries a state of uncertainty; perplexing situation or position; dilemma SIMILAR WORDS: preˈdicament Word origin earlier quandare, prob. orig. jocular pseudo-L < L quande, var. of quam, how much (see quantity) + -are, inf. suffix Examples of 'quandary' in a sentencequandary Definition a situation in which it is difficult to decide what to do The anonymous letter creates a quandary for the judge. Synonyms puzzle strait impasse bewilderment delicate situation cleft stick Additional synonymsDefinition a situation offering a choice between two equally undesirable alternatives The issue raises a moral dilemma. Synonyms predicament, problem, difficulty, spot (informal), fix (informal), mess, puzzle, jam (informal), embarrassment, plight, strait, pickle (informal), how-do-you-do (informal), quandary, perplexity, tight corner or spot He is in a state of temporary financial embarrassment. Synonyms predicament, problem, difficulty, mess (informal), jam (informal), plight, scrape (informal), pickle (informal) Definition something that perplexes the perplexities of quantum mechanics Synonyms complexity, difficulty, mystery, involvement, puzzle, paradox, obscurity, enigma, intricacy, inextricability - qualify
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Additional synonymsDefinition a dangerous or difficult situation the plight of Third World countries plagued by debts Synonyms difficulty, condition, state, situation, trouble, circumstances, dilemma, straits, predicament, extremity, perplexityDefinition an embarrassing or difficult situation The decision will leave her in a predicament. Synonyms fix (informal), state, situation, spot (informal), corner, hole (slang), emergency, mess, jam (informal), dilemma, pinch, plight, scrape (informal), hot water (informal), pickle (informal), how-do-you-do (informal), quandary, tight spot Synonyms perplexity, difficulty, confusion, uncertainty, dilemma, bewilderment, quandary, bafflement The magazine ignores all the uncertainties students currently face. Synonyms doubt, confusion, dilemma, misgiving, qualm, bewilderment, quandary, puzzlement, perplexity, mystification |