Dictionary entryCEFR C2noun
quandary
IPA pronunciation: /ˈkwɒn.dər.i/
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Затруднение, дилемма
English definition
A state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Example
The candidate was in a quandary about whether to retake the English exam.
Collocations
- in a quandary
- moral quandary
- face a quandary
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