Synonyms of quandary

quandary

noun

ˈkwän-d(ə-)rē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dilemma
• problem
• double bind
• catch-22
• impasse
• difficulty
• predicament
• quagmire
• deadlock
• stalemate
• pickle
• standoff
• plight
• bind
• jam
• fix
• pinch
• knot
• spot
• hole

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• breeze
• snap
• cinch
• duck soup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of quandary

Bringing in child actors to play out quandaries about school life led Mann to shift to YouTube, where younger audiences connected with the content. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026

Medical schools, though, are facing a vexing quandary over AI scribes. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 3 Aug. 2026

The Iran war has generated uncertainty over the economic outlook and has driven energy prices higher, intensifying inflationary pressure and creating a quandary for Fed policymakers. — Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 29 July 2026

The rise and rise of AI has created multiple quandaries for employers and job searchers alike. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026