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

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of quandary

Eve and Nick are incredibly interesting characters because in many narratives such as this one — an unwitting couple tries to scam or steal or finagle a better life with rapidly escalating moral quandaries tied to the consequences — the story takes dark and thorny turns. —Erin Qualey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2024

But assuming consciousness in other species brings up profound moral quandaries. —Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 22 Nov. 2024

Each one offers a chance at an encounter with a deadly alien or a moral quandary that will take time to discuss over a soy paste dinner or, most likely a little of both. —Rob Wieland, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

The BlackRock survey provides fresh evidence of two major quandaries that face Americans who are in retirement or approaching it. —Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 21 Sep. 2024