quandary

A state of uncertainty or perplexity. synonym: predicament.

A state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation, or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament.

To put into a quandary; bring into a state of uncertainty or difficulty.

To be in a difficulty or uncertainty; hesitate.

A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.

A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament.

A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

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

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