'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]
Synonyms of 'quandary'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- baffle,
- bafflement,
- bewilderment,
- bother,
- confoundment,
- confusion,
- crux,
- difficulty,
- dilemma,
- discomposure,
- disconcert,
- disconcertedness,
- disconcertion,
- disconcertment,
- disturbance,
- embarrassment,
- enigma,
- fix,
- Gordian knot,
- jam,
- knot,
- knotty point,
- mystery,
- node,
- nodus,
- nonplus,
- oxymoron,
- paradox,
- perplexity,
- perturbation,
- pickle,
- plight,
- pons asinorum,
- poser,
- pother,
- predicament,
- problem,
- puzzle,
- puzzlement,
- riddle,
- scrape,
- stew,
- teaser,
- unassuredness,
- uncertainty,
- upset,
- vexed question