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Wordnet 3.0

NOUN (2)

1. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one;
- Example: "finds himself in a most awkward predicament"
- Example: "the woeful plight of homeless people"
[syn: predicament, quandary, plight]

2. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options;
[syn: dilemma, quandary]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, n.; pl. Quandaries. [Prob. fr. OE.
   wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandr[ae][eth]i
   difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.]
   A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
   [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, v. t.
   To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or
   difficulty. [Obs.] --Otway.
   [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

quandary
    n 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" [syn: predicament, quandary, plight]
    2: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a
       choice between equally unfavorable options [syn: dilemma,
       quandary]