quandary

Definition of Quandary in English :

1. plight, predicament, quandary

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Example Sentences:
'finds himself in a most awkward predicament'
'the woeful plight of homeless people'

2. dilemma, quandary

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Quandary

noun plural -ries

a situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma

nounWord forms: plural ˈquandaries

a state of uncertainty; perplexing situation or position; dilemma

n. pl. quan·da·ries

A state of uncertainty or perplexity. See Synonyms at predicament.