 quandary |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one | |
| Synonyms: | plight predicament | |
| Examples: | : "finds himself in a most awkward predicament" "the woeful plight of homeless people" |
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| Related terms: | difficulty care corner hot_water | |
| 2. | [ noun ] state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | |
| Synonyms: | dilemma | |
| Related terms: | perplexity double_bind | |
| Similar spelling: |
Quinter qandahar |
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