Meaning of QUANDARY
| Pronunciation: | | 'kwânduree
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- [n] state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
- [n] 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"
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| | Synonyms: | | dilemma, plight, predicament |
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| | See Also: | | box, care, corner, difficulty, double bind, hot water, perplexity | |
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\Quan"da*ry\, n.; pl. {Quandaries}. [Prob. fr. OE.
wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandr[ae][eth]i
difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.]
A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
\Quan"da*ry\, v. t.
To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or
difficulty. [Obs.] --Otway.
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