quandary
Collocations
3ADJ.
concerning, over
VERB + QUANDARY
bit, face, regulating, withheld
PREP.
about, in, in
Definitions
noun
A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.
As a Hitchin signalman once pointed out to me, when a regulating quandary arises concerning a fast-moving Class A train there is no time to consult Control and get their answer before the express is on one's doorstep.
Investors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suffered two big bear markets since 2000 and are wobbling again. It is hardly surprising that pension funds, insurers and endowments are searching for new sources of return.
A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.
The preservation of Judah's ignorance here is important, for the final turn of his painful moral education must be withheld for the quandary in which he will find himself later when he encounters Joseph as viceroy of Egypt without realizing his brother's identity.
To quote the oracle of Delphi, / Love thou thy neighbor as thyself, aye, / And hate him as thyself thou hatest. / There quandary is at its greatest.
name
A locality in the Temora council area, central New South Wales, Australia.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
noun — state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a
noun — a situation from which extrication is difficult especially a
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Idioms & Phrases
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6As a Hitchin signalman once pointed out to me, when a regulating quandary arises concerning a fast-moving Class A train there is no time to consult Control and get their answer before the express is o
WiktionaryInvestors face a quandary. Cash offers a return of virtually zero in many developed countries; government-bond yields may have risen in recent weeks but they are still unattractive. Equities have suff
WiktionaryThe preservation of Judah's ignorance here is important, for the final turn of his painful moral education must be withheld for the quandary in which he will find himself later when he encounters Jose
WiktionaryWhen both girls told John they had feelings for him, he was in a quandary as to which girl he should be with.
Tatoeba · #1967Tom was in a quandary about who to vote for in the election.
Tatoeba · #3150962Mary is in a bit of a quandary over whether to tell Tom or not.
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