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quandary n

Quandary means a state of uncertainty about what to do. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of quandary

  • a state of uncertainty about what to do

Usage examples of quandary

She was in a quandary: taking the promotion meant more money, but it also meant moving away from her family.

The jury faced a quandary because both witnesses sounded believable, but their stories contradicted each other.

He found himself in a quandary when two good friends invited him to different weddings on the same day.

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