Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

quandary

noun
ˈkwɒndəri
Definition
A state of perplexity or doubt; a situation in which you are unsure about what to do.
Examples
  • She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
  • His quandary about whether to move or stay was troubling him.
Meaning
Quandary refers to a difficult situation where you have to make a choice between options that are equally undesirable or complicated.
Synonyms
  • dilemma
  • predicament
  • plight
  • confusion
  • uncertainty