quandary — a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkwɑːndəri/
Korean meaning: 어려운 상황에서 무엇을 해야 할지 모르는 당황하거나 확신이 서지 않는 상태
Korean pronunciation: **콴**더리
Example Sentences
- Sarah was in a real quandary when she had to choose between pizza and ice cream for her last meal on Earth.
- The CEO faced a quandary about whether to expand globally or focus on domestic markets.
- I'm in such a quandary - my cat wants tuna but my dog wants chicken for dinner, and I only have money for one can.
quandary
NOUN//ˈkwɑːndəri//
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation
A traveler faces a quandary choosing between three different paths
Quan can't decide which dairy — stuck in a quandary!
At the boundary near the foundry, facing a quandary
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Origin
The origin of 'quandary' is uncertain, but it likely derives from Latin 'quando' (when) or possibly from a corruption of the Latin legal phrase 'quando' or an obsolete word. It first appeared in English in the 16th century with the meaning of a difficult situation or dilemma.
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“Sarah was in a real quandary when she had to choose between pizza and ice cream for her last meal on Earth.”
“The CEO faced a quandary about whether to expand globally or focus on domestic markets.”
“I'm in such a quandary - my cat wants tuna but my dog wants chicken for dinner, and I only have money for one can.”
“The politician's quandary was whether to vote according to his conscience or his party's wishes.”
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