quandary
21 points
English
8 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #38,395
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/kwˈɑːndɝːiː/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural quandaries
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavo
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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