Definition of quandary Quandary
/kwɑˈndɚi/ - [kwanderee] - quan•da•ry
We found 9 definitions of quandary from 6 different sources.
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What does quandary mean?
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| quandary - 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" | ||
| predicament, plight | ||
| difficulty the quality of being difficult; "they agreed about the difficulty of the climb" | ||
| care activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care" | ||
| box, corner a blow with the hand (usually on the ear); "I gave him a good box on the ear" | ||
| quandary - state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||
| dilemma | ||
| perplexity trouble or confusion resulting from complexity | ||
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Wiktionary 
- quandary (Noun)
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament. - quandary (Noun)
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- quandary (n.)
A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty. - quandary (v. t.)
To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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quandary
kwon-dā′ri, or kwon′da-ri, n. a state of difficulty or uncertainty: a hard plight. [Prob. M. E. wandreth, peril—Ice. vandrætdi, trouble.]
Vulgar Tongue DictionaryDictionary of the Vulgar Tongue 👅
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quandary
To be in a quandary: to be puzzled. Also one so over-gorged, as to be doubtful which he should do first, sh--e or spew. Some derive the term quandary from the French phrase qu'en dirai je? what shall I say of it? others from an Italian word signifying a conjuror's circle.
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🔤- quandary, noun, singular of quandaries.
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