quandary KWON-duh-ree noun WS #34

a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation; a practical dilemma; a predicament involving difficult choices

1. The detective was in a quandary about which suspect to pursue given the conflicting evidence.
2. She found herself in a quandary when both universities offered her excellent scholarship packages.
3. The quandary of choosing between loyalty to friends and doing what's right kept him awake all night.
4. The CEO faced a quandary: cutting jobs to save money or keeping employees but risking bankruptcy.
5. Parents often face the quandary of balancing work demands with spending quality time with their children.