quandary
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də noun, plural quan·da·ries.
a state of perplexity or uncertainty, especially as to what to do; dilemma.
Origin:
1570–80; perhaps fancifully < Latin quand(ō) when + -āre infinitive suffix
1570–80; perhaps fancifully < Latin quand(ō) when + -āre infinitive suffix
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| —n , pl -ries | |
| a situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predicament; dilemma | |
| [C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin quandō when] | |
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quandary
1579, "state of perplexity," of unknown origin, perhaps a quasi-Latinism based on L. quando "when."
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