quandary
Say it: KWON-duh-ree /ˈkwɑndəri/ · noun
What “quandary” means
Feeling unsure what to do in a difficult situation.
More precisely: A state of uncertainty about what to do in a tricky situation.
Example: “Two job offers in one week left her in a happy quandary.”
When to use it
When a tricky choice leaves you unsure how to act. Slightly formal, sometimes used lightly about small everyday dilemmas.
Similar words
dilemma, predicament, bind
Quick check
Two close friends need your help at the same time, and you cannot decide whom to support. You are in…
a dispute or a quandary?
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a quandary
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