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QUANDARY

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There are 2 meanings of the word Quandary.

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Quandary - as a noun

A situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Example: "Finds himself in a most awkward predicament"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
plight12predicament18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
difficultnessdifficulty22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

State of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dilemma12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perplexity24
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I am in a quandary about which job offer to accept."
"He found himself in a quandary when both his best friends invited him to their birthday parties on the same day."
"The business owner was faced with a quandary when sales were declining and costs were increasing."
"She was in a quandary about whether to tell the truth or keep the secret."
"The teacher was in a quandary about how to handle a student who constantly disrupted the class."
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Word Game Points

Is QUANDARY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, quandary is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

QUANDARY has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is QUANDARY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, quandary is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
QUANDARY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is QUANDARY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, quandary is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
QUANDARY has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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