quandary

noun
UK: /ˈkwɒndəri/
US: /ˈkwɑːndəri/

  1. A difficult situation where you have to make a decision.

    1. I'm in a quandary about what to do.
    2. The company faces a moral quandary regarding its data collection practices, influencing their decision.

  2. A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

    1. He was in a quandary, not knowing the right answer.
    2. Faced with conflicting evidence, the jury found itself in a terrible quandary about the defendant's guilt.

Synonyms

dilemma predicament impasse plight

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "quandary" in English means: A difficult situation where you have to make a decision., A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation..

The phonetic transcription of "quandary" is /ˈkwɒndəri/ in British English and /ˈkwɑːndəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "quandary": dilemma, predicament, impasse, plight.

Example usage of "quandary": "I'm in a quandary about what to do.". More examples on the page.