Definition of Quandary

1. Noun. A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one. "The woeful plight of homeless people"

Exact synonyms: Plight, Predicament
Specialized synonyms: Care, Box, Corner, Hot Water
Generic synonyms: Difficulty

2. Noun. State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.
Exact synonyms: Dilemma
Generic synonyms: Perplexity
Specialized synonyms: Double Bind

Definition of Quandary

1. n. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

2. v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.

Definition of Quandary

1. a dilemma [n -RIES] - See also: dilemma

Lexicographical Neighbors of Quandary

qualmish
qualmishly
qualmishness
qualmishnesses
qualms
qualmy
quamash
quamash
quamashes
Quamassia
quamoclit
Quamoclit pennata
quandang
quandangs
quandaries
quandary (current term)
quandong
quandong
quandongs
quandong nut
quandong tree
quandy
quango
quangos
quannet
quannets
quant
Quant's sign
quanta
quanta

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