Word meaning

quandary

noun · KWON-dree

What does quandary mean?

Quandary means a state of uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.

Quandary in a sentence

“I'm in a quandary about whether to take the job.”

Synonyms for quandary

  • dilemma
  • predicament
  • plight

How to remember quandary

  • Say it out loud a few times: KWON-dree.
  • Write one sentence of your own using quandary, 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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