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quandary

/ˈkwɔn.də.ɹi/
noun
  1. A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement.

    Similar: perplexity, pickle, predicament, uncertainty

  2. A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

    Similar: dilemma

Synonymsdilemma, perplexity, pickle, predicament, uncertainty

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