Words / C1

KWOND-uh-ree/ˈkwɒndəri/

A quandary is a state of uncertainty about what to do; a difficult choice: in a quandary, a methods quandary. Problem (already in the dictionary) is everyday; jacket colour is not the hole.

Meaning

A state of uncertainty about what to do; a difficult choice (from problem, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “The quandary is the blank n, not the jacket colour.”
• “Problem is already in this course. Dilemma is the close twin. A jacket is branding. A cell is a count. Put the number in; then recut the jacket if the inspector still allows the sitting.”

Good to know

A difficult, uncertain choice. Everyday: problem (already in the dictionary). A jacket ≠ a filled n.

Near in meaning

dilemma, predicament, bind

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