Synonyms of conundrum

conundrum

noun

kə-ˈnən-drəm 

as in mystery

something hard to understand or explain

the conundrum of how an ancient people were able to build such massive structures without the benefit of today's knowledge and technology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• mystery
• enigma
• puzzle
• riddle
• problem
• why
• puzzlement
• secret
• mystification
• challenge
• head-scratcher
• closed book
• matter
• perplexity
• trouble
• poser
• case
• stumper
• brainteaser
• knot

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conundrum

Bradley, the Canadian mayor, also noticed the conundrum facing the American opposition. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

This running back situation is turning into a conundrum for the Panthers. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026

That presents a continuity conundrum for users entering the several miles of the High Line Canal trail that lie inside Cherry Hills Village. — John Aguilar, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

The Kalshi conundrum Unlike some of the other companies that oversee affiliated trading arms, Kalshi has suggested in public statements that its corporate sibling exists solely to add needed liquidity in thin markets. — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026

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