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English Dictionary: quandary	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
quandary n 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" Synonym(s): predicament, quandary, plight state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options Synonym(s): dilemma, quandary
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, n.; pl. {Quandaries}. [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandr[91][edh]i difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult.] A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Quandary \Quan"da*ry\, v. t. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs.] --Otway.