as in dilemma
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
I'm in a quandary about whether I should try to repair my stereo or buy a new one, even though I don't have the money to do either
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Recent Examples of quandary
The simple answer to Minnesota’s quandary was suited up for the Steelers on Sunday.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
All those reasons, however, have a moral or ethical dimension, which in some cases leads to quite touching developments that in their way further illuminate Lost Man’s own quandary.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Plenty of other challenges and ethical quandaries will arise in the meantime.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
That is a political quandary for the commissioner that seems not to be of concern for the players.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
All those reasons, however, have a moral or ethical dimension, which in some cases leads to quite touching developments that in their way further illuminate Lost Man’s own quandary.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 19 Sep. 2025
Plenty of other challenges and ethical quandaries will arise in the meantime.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
That is a political quandary for the commissioner that seems not to be of concern for the players.
—Maury Brown, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quandary
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quandary
dilemma
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With its iconic captains, philosophical dilemmas and unforgettable alien encounters, the Trek universe is rich with lore, logic, and a whole lot of technobabble.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
19 Oct. 2025
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Charles’ dilemma was one perhaps unique to royals.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Quandary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quandary. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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