quandary

/ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/ · noun

Meaning

A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

predicament(English)dilemma(English)plight(English)conundrum(English)puzzlement(English)trade-off(English)impasse(English)embarrassment(English)quintessential(English)mapping(English)phase(English)glacier(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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