as in dilemma
a situation in which one has to choose between two or more equally unsatisfactory choices
I'm in a quandary about whether I should try to repair my stereo or buy a new one, even though I don't have the money to do either
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Ethical quandaries, technical limits and enemies' shifting tactics highlight the importance of using AI solutions carefully and thoughtfully.
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Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Indeed, Peter’s graduation to the field is filled with physical threats as well as ethical quandaries that muddy his black-and-white decisionmaking from his last adventure.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Many of the show’s characters face quandaries that ultimately lead to growth.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The abrupt shift in political direction presents a quandary for automakers.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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Rohan Pinto, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Indeed, Peter’s graduation to the field is filled with physical threats as well as ethical quandaries that muddy his black-and-white decisionmaking from his last adventure.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 30 Jan. 2025
Many of the show’s characters face quandaries that ultimately lead to growth.
—Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The abrupt shift in political direction presents a quandary for automakers.
—Jack Ewing, New York Times, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Quandary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quandary. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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