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QUANDARY Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word quandary. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word quandary. (close relations)
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dilemma
nounn
noun

• state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

predicament
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

difficulty
nounn
noun

• an effort that is inconvenient

• the quality of being almost beyond one's ability to deal with and requiring a great effort to achieve a positive result

problem
nounn
noun

• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

• a question raised for consideration or solution

• a source of difficulty

puzzle
nounn
noun

• a particularly baffling problem that is said to have a correct solution

• a game that tests your ingenuity

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• be uncertain about; think about without fully understanding or being able to decide

perplexity
nounn
noun

• trouble or confusion resulting from complexity

pickle
nounn
noun

• vegetables (especially cucumbers) preserved in brine or vinegar

• informal terms for a difficult situation

verb

• preserve in a pickling liquid

uncertainty
nounn
noun

• being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance

• the state of being unsure of something

plight
nounn
noun

• a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

• a solemn pledge of fidelity

verb

• give to in marriage

• promise solemnly and formally

Best Hypernyms For QUANDARY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for quandary, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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difficulty conundrum difficultness dilemma perplexity predicament problem puzzle

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