Quandary (Noun)
Meaning 1
A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one; "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"; "the woeful plight of homeless people".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The government found itself in a quandary over how to address the growing public discontent with the economic policies.
- Her illness put the entire family in a quandary, as they struggled to balance work and caregiving responsibilities.
- The company was in a quandary over whether to recall the defective product or risk further damage to their reputation.
- The coach was in a quandary over whether to play the injured star player in the championship game or sit them out as a precaution.
- The tourists found themselves in a quandary when their flight was cancelled due to bad weather and they had no clear plan for how to get to their destination.
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Meaning 2
State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.