Word meaning
conundrum
noun · kuh-NUN-drum
What does conundrum mean?
Conundrum means a confusing and difficult problem or question.
Conundrum in a sentence
“Finding a date that works for twelve people is a real conundrum.”
Synonyms for conundrum
- puzzle
- dilemma
- riddle
How to remember conundrum
- Say it out loud a few times: kuh-NUN-drum.
- Write one sentence of your own using conundrum, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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