QUANDARY
dilemma, quandary
(noun) state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
predicament, quandary, plight
(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”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
quandary (plural quandaries)
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
Synonyms: perplexity, pickle, predicament, uncertainty
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
Synonyms: dilemma, Thesaurus:dilemma
Source: Wiktionary
Quan"da*ry, n.; pl. Quandaries. Etym: [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandræedhi difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.]
Definition: A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
Quan"da*ry, v. t.
Definition: To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] Otway.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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