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conundrum

/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/

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What does conundrum mean?

noun

  1. A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer.
  2. A difficult choice or decision that must be made.

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/kəˈnʌn.dɹəm/

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“Agreed, agreed. I will do my best. I am making a conundrum. How will a conundrum reckon?”
Jane AustenEmmaProject Gutenberg ebook #158
The truth is, I make the most of this acquaintance to protect my poor neighbour at Clivden--You understand the conundrum, Clive's den.
Horace WalpoleThe Letters of Horace Walpole, Earl of Orford — Volume 2Project Gutenberg ebook #4610
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“Here is a conundrum for you little folks,” said Old Mother Nature.
Thornton W. (Thornton Waldo) BurgessThe Burgess Animal Book for ChildrenProject Gutenberg ebook #2441
His Sue’s conduct was one lovely conundrum to him; he could say no more.
Thomas HardyJude the ObscureProject Gutenberg ebook #153
I believe the theme of this incomprehensible conundrum was the moon.
Charles DickensDavid CopperfieldProject Gutenberg ebook #766