Found 4 items, similar to quandary.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: quandary
kebingungan
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: quandary
kesulitan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: quandary
quandary
n 1: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially
an unpleasant or trying one;
“finds himself in a most
awkward predicament”;
“the woeful plight of homeless
people” [syn:
predicament,
plight]
2: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a
choice between equally unfavorable options [syn:
dilemma]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Quandary
Quandary
\Quan"da*ry\, n.; pl.
Quandaries. [Prob. fr. OE.
wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandr[ae][eth]i
difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.]
A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
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Quandary
\Quan"da*ry\, v. t.
To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or
difficulty. [Obs.] --Otway.
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