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 34 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for quandary along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for quandary
- Catch-22
- bewilderment
- bind
- catch-22
- clutch
- corner
- deadlock
- difficulty
- dilemma
- double bind
- double trouble
- doubt
- embarrassment
- fix
- hang-up
- hole
- impasse
- jam
- knot
- mire
- perplexity
- pickle
- pinch
- plight
- predicament
- problem
- puzzle
- quagmire
- spot
- stalemate
- standoff
- strait
- uncertainty
- up a tree
Antonyms for quandary
- advantage
- boon
- breeze
- certainty
- cinch
- duck soup
- good fortune
- snap
- solution
- success
Meanings of quandary
- noun
- 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.
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 44 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to quandary, such as: Catch-22, advantage, bewilderment, bind, boon, breeze, catch-22.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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