as in dilemma
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
I'm in a quandary about whether I should try to repair my stereo or buy a new one, even though I don't have the money to do either
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Recent Examples of quandary
Millions of readers follow along for her advice on work quandaries big and small, from dealing with office jerks to quitting a toxic job.
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 May 2025
But the quandaries of loyalty, character and honor reverberate eerily.
—Leo Tran, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
As weight-loss drugs soar in popularity, diners on and off them are wrestling with a number of restaurant etiquette quandaries, and in some cases changing their dining habits as a result.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The threat of a trade war sparked by President Trump’s tariffs has played a role in the state’s license plate quandary.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 May 2025
But the quandaries of loyalty, character and honor reverberate eerily.
—Leo Tran, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2025
As weight-loss drugs soar in popularity, diners on and off them are wrestling with a number of restaurant etiquette quandaries, and in some cases changing their dining habits as a result.
—Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 12 May 2025
The threat of a trade war sparked by President Trump’s tariffs has played a role in the state’s license plate quandary.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quandary
dilemma
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Lee’s version stars frequent collaborator Denzel Washington as a music mogul who becomes the target of a ransom demand that forces him into a moral dilemma, between life and death.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
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According to my company's Prescription Habits Report, 48% of those over 55 have been forced to choose between their medications and essential bills, while 45% of adults aged 35 to 54 face the same dilemma.—
Alexandra Robertson,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Quandary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quandary. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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