'Quandary' definitions:

Definition of 'quandary'

(from WordNet)
noun
A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people" [syn: predicament, quandary, plight]
noun
State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options [syn: dilemma, quandary]

Definition of 'Quandary'

From: GCIDE
  • Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, n.; pl. Quandaries. [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandr[ae][eth]i difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.] A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Quandary'

From: GCIDE
  • Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] --Otway. [1913 Webster]

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