Definitions: 1. (Most commonly used)A state of perplexity or uncertainty, esp. as what to do, dilemma.
2). A situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma.
Source: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/quandary
Translation: To me this word means. to be unsure of something, when you can't decide on whether it should be yes or no. Something that makes you doubt and gives you uncertainty.
Part of speech: Noun
Other forms of the word:
Plural: Quandaries
Example Sentences:
1. The U.S. seems to be in a quandary about the next presidential election.
2. They seem to be in real quandaries because they can't decide on what college to go to.
Best time to use word: The best time to use this word would be when wanting to sound more intelligent when describing a situation that has formed a dilemma in your life. Also great to use around people of higher education because the complexity and uniqueness of this word would further confuse people who aren't aware of what the true definition means. A great word to use in subjects you don't fully understand or cause a dilemma for your brain.
Synonyms: My word is a lot like bind but different because it the situation of being in a predicament while our word is the state of being in a predicament.
Antonyms: My word is pretty much the exact opposite of advantage. Because it means having a hint of what way to go, which is not what quandary means at all.
Usefulness: I give Quandary a three out of five stars for usefulness, because besides in a formal or work style place this word will usually get no use. Also because there a many synonyms of this word that are easier to say.
Explanation:
In this picture it shows exactly what quandary is which is uncertainty, when they're are two ways to go you can't be certain of which way. Being uncertain of what way to go and what to choose.
In the picture the woman seems to be tossing and turning on whether to answer yes or no on a decision.
