quandary
[ kwon-duh-ree, -dree ]
/ ˈkwɒn də ri, -dri /
noun, plural quan·da·ries.
a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
Origin of quandary
1570–80; perhaps fancifully < Latin
quand(ō) when +
-āre infinitive suffix
Words nearby quandary
qualmish,
quamash,
quamin,
quamish,
quanah,
quandary,
quandary peak,
quandong,
quango,
quangocracy,
quant
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British Dictionary definitions for quandary
quandary
/ (ˈkwɒndrɪ, -dərɪ) /
noun plural -ries
a situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma
Word Origin for quandary
C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin
quandō when