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Quandary

noun
/ˈkwɒn.dər.i/

Meaning

a difficult situation where you cannot decide what to do; dilemma
a state of uncertainty or confusion about what to do

Example Sentences

She was in a quandary about which job offer to accept.

He was in a quandary about whether to accept the job offer.

Example Expressions

in a quandary

Synonyms

dilemma, predicament, difficulty, puzzle, confusion, uncertainty
Entry 1
dilemma, predicament, difficulty, puzzle
Entry 2
dilemma, confusion, predicament, uncertainty, puzzle

Antonyms

certainty, clarity, solution
Entry 1
certainty, clarity, solution
Entry 2
certainty, solution, clarity

Collocations

in a quandary, face quandary, moral quandary, deep quandary, quandary about
Entry 1
in a quandary, face quandary, moral quandary
Entry 2
in a quandary, deep quandary, moral quandary, quandary about

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