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Plural
conundrums
1
a problem or question that is confusing and needs a lot of skill or effort to solve or answer
- The meaning of life has always been a conundrum that philosophers have pondered for centuries.
- The researchers faced a conundrum when the experimental results contradicted their initial hypothesis.
- Deciding whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental protection is a significant conundrum for policymakers.
- The math problem presented such a conundrum that even the top students struggled to find a solution.
- She found herself in a conundrum when she had to choose between two equally appealing job offers.
Synonyms:
2
a puzzling question or riddle, often involving wordplay, posed for amusement
- The game included a series of conundrums to test the players' wit.
- The teacher asked the class a conundrum to make them think.
- She posed a conundrum that left everyone laughing.
- Crossword puzzles often feature clever conundrums.
- The riddle was a classic conundrum involving a play on words.