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quandary Synonyms

Another word for quandary

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• noun (Context 1)

A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a practical dilemma.

Usage Example

"She found herself in a difficult dilemma when she received two competing job offers on the same afternoon."

Strongest
dilemma
predicament
Strong
plight
conundrum
impasse
quagmire
perplexity
catch-22

Opposites of quandary

The opposite of quandary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

certainty
resolution
assurance
confidence
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• Nearby Words

qualitatively
quality
qualm
quandary
quando
quantifiable
quantification

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Quandary. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/quandary
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