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
