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

In February 1976, 11 commissioners — theologians, physicians, ethicists, lawyers, scientists and civic leaders — examined this question and other ethical quandaries during a four-day retreat in Howard County. — Stephanie Haridopolos, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

That’s one of the biggest quandaries in projecting this roster. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Good morning from Chicago, Trying to win the same game almost every day creates a quandary. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2026

And unlike other gangsta rappers, there was a moral quandary at the heart of his storytelling. — Jabari M. Evans, The Conversation, 24 June 2026