名词

1. 困境；窘境;左右为难的境地
If you are in a quandary, you have to make a decision but cannot decide what to do.

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

Synonym: dilemma

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

e.g. finds himself in a most awkward predicament
the woeful plight of homeless people

Synonym: predicamentplight