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
That’s a quandary that Corenswet, face caught between a grin and a wince of pain, brings to life.
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
And that’s turning into quite the quandary for the Wild.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Often the answer to my summertime weeknight dinner quandary is my Crispy Gnocchi Caprese.
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2025
That’s the consensus on Reddit, where people often post their quandaries to crowdsource ethics.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
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Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 8 July 2025
And that’s turning into quite the quandary for the Wild.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 28 June 2025
Often the answer to my summertime weeknight dinner quandary is my Crispy Gnocchi Caprese.
—Alexis Deboschnek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2025
That’s the consensus on Reddit, where people often post their quandaries to crowdsource ethics.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quandary
dilemma
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The time to plant fall vegetable crops is just around the corner, which often poses a dilemma for gardeners.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 July 2025
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There are many reasons professional golfers have found themselves in need of a win, but few have encountered the dilemma Max Homa currently faces.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Quandary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quandary. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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