Thesaurus: quandary

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1. n. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
2. v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.
3. n. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
4. n. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
5. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway.
6. n:100 n a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one n state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options