Synonyms of conundrums

conundrums

noun

plural of conundrum

as in mysteries

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

• mysteries
• enigmas
• puzzles
• riddles
• problems
• secrets
• puzzlements
• mystifications
• challenges
• whys
• head-scratchers
• perplexities
• matters
• troubles
• closed books
• brainteasers
• stumpers
• posers
• cases
• knots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of conundrums

His qualities would be welcomed by Arteta for countless reasons but there are two particular tactical conundrums that Vinicius Jr could solve. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 27 July 2026

The Devil and The Lovers pose conundrums about being a woman in the 1960s, which had a direct impact on Plath’s emotional landscape. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026

Scarf styling can ease anyone’s summer concert fashion conundrums. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 17 July 2026

More cameras on the sky could help solve such cosmic conundrums. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 12 June 2026

The design is done, restive partners are onboard, technical conundrums have been resolved, and the check just might be in the mail. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026

Your questions and comments, as well as horticultural conundrums or successes, are always welcome. — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026

The seven episodes leading up to The Audacity's season finale have been crammed with enough questions, conflicts, and conundrums to fill Hypergnosis' infinite database. — Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026

Just yesterday, the USGA rolled out a pilot phase for Rules AI, aiming to spare golfers from the endless squabbles over sprinkler-head relief and the other rulebook conundrums that inevitably arise during a round. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026