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quandary

nounHigh-frequency wordMore Q words

a state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do

In a sentence

Quandary in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing quandary in a sentence.

Offered two equally appealing jobs, she found herself in a genuine quandary.

The discovery of conflicting evidence left the historians in a genuine quandary.

Synonyms
dilemmapredicamentperplexity
Antonyms
certaintyresolution
Usage & nuance

Using “quandary” well

A quandary is a state of perplexed uncertainty about how to act. It overlaps with dilemma, though dilemma stresses a choice between two bad options.

Common questions

Questions about “quandary

Quandary (noun) means a state of uncertainty or perplexity over what to do
Here is quandary used in an example sentence: "Offered two equally appealing jobs, she found herself in a genuine quandary." Another example: "The discovery of conflicting evidence left the historians in a genuine quandary."
Common synonyms for quandary include dilemma, predicament, perplexity.
Antonyms of quandary include certainty, resolution.
On the GRE, quandary clusters with dilemma, predicament, and perplexity, opposing certainty and resolution.
Yes. Quandary is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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