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quandary

The word “quandary” has 3 syllables: quan-dar-y.

It's pronounced as /ˈkwɒndəri/.

What is synonym and antonym for quandary?

In the thesaurus, “quandary” has 8 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for quandary along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for quandary

  • difficulty
  • dilemma
  • embarrassment
  • impasse
  • plight
  • predicament
  • puzzle
  • uncertainty

Antonyms for quandary

  • breeze
  • cinch
  • good fortune
  • snap
  • solution

Meanings of quandary

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

Example Sentences

  • I find myself in a quandary about which job offer to accept.
  • The unexpected turn of events left us in a serious quandary.
  • Her conflicting emotions created a quandary that was difficult to resolve.
  • The team faced a quandary when their star player got injured right before the championship.
  • The ethical quandary forced him to reconsider his decision.

On this page you'll find 13 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quandary, such as: breeze, cinch, difficulty, dilemma, embarrassment, good fortune, impasse.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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