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I'm not much interested in extrapolating science and technology; I merely use extrapolation as a means of putting people into new quandaries which produce colorful pressures and conflicts.
Alfred Bester

Meaning of "quandaries" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF QUANDARIES

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF QUANDARIES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Quandaries is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE QUANDARIES

quandang
quandary
quandong
quango
quangocracies
quangocracy
quannet
quant
quanta
quantal
quantally
quantic
quantical
quantifiable
quantification
quantified
quantifier
quantifies
quantify
quantile

WORDS THAT END LIKE QUANDARIES

accessories
anniversaries
beneficiaries
binaries
boundaries
canaries
commentaries
diaries
dictionaries
documentaries
itineraries
libraries
mercenaries
missionaries
obituaries
ovaries
salaries
secretaries
subsidiaries
summaries
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Synonyms and antonyms of quandaries in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «QUANDARIES»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «quandaries» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of quandaries

Translation of «quandaries» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF QUANDARIES

Find out the translation of quandaries to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of quandaries from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «quandaries» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

困惑
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dilemas
570 millions of speakers

English

quandaries
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

quandaries
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

المآزق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Затруднительные положения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dilemas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

quandaries
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dilemmes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kecewa
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dilemma
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

quandaries
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

당혹
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Quandaries
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quandaries
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

quandaries
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चौकस
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

tik disiplini
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

incertezze
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

rozterkach
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

скрутні положення
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

dileme
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

quandaries
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

quandaries
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

quandaries
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

quandaries
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of quandaries

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «QUANDARIES»

The term «quandaries» is regularly used and occupies the 71.105 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «QUANDARIES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about quandaries

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QUOTES WITH «QUANDARIES»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word quandaries.
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Alfred Bester
I'm not much interested in extrapolating science and technology; I merely use extrapolation as a means of putting people into new quandaries which produce colorful pressures and conflicts.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «QUANDARIES»

Discover the use of quandaries in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to quandaries and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Death by Black Hole: And Other Cosmic Quandaries
Loyal readers of the monthly "Universe" essays in Natural History magazine have long recognized Neil deGrasse Tyson's talent for guiding them through the mysteries of the cosmos with clarity and enthusiasm.
Neil deGrasse Tyson, 2007
2
Quagmires and Quandaries: Exploring Journalism Ethics
With refreshing candor and scholarly rigor, Ian Richards, journalist and academic, examines the reasons why this particular profession is, apparently, so ethically challenged.
Ian Richards, 2005
3
Social Q's: How to Survive the Quirks, Quandaries, and ...
A series of whimsical, briskly paced essays by the popular New York Times "Social Q's" columnist provides modern advice on navigating today's murky moral waters, sharing recommendations for such everyday situations as texting on the bus to ...
Philip Galanes, 2012
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Architects of Political Change: Constitutional Quandaries ...
This work offers a set of extended interpretations of Madison's argument in Federalist X of 1787, using ideas from social choice theory and from the work of Douglass North, Mancur Olson, and William Riker.
Norman Schofield, 2006
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Quests & Quandaries: A Human Development Workbook
This dynamic, interactive workbook aimed at students of health and human development courses presents real-life examples and lively discussions of such vital topics as personal identity and education, racism, gender roles, responsible ...
Carol W. Hotchkiss, 2001
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Quantum Quandaries: 100 Brainteasers from Quantum : the ...
This collection brings together the first 100 brainteasers from Quantum magazine, published by the National Science Teachers Association in collaboration with the Russian magazine Kvant.
Timothy Weber, National Science Teachers Association, 1996
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Beyond the DSM Story: Ethical Quandaries, Challenges, and ...
This book is an outstanding review of the conceptual and empirical literature on this particular dilemma.
Karen Eriksen, Victoria E. Kress, 2005
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Morality's Muddy Waters: Ethical Quandaries in Modern America
But as history shows, by reducing complex situations to simple cases of right or wrong we often go astray. In Morality's Muddy Waters, historian George Cotkin offers a clarion call on behalf of moral complexity.
George Cotkin, 2011
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Strategic Quandaries for High-tech Contract Manufacturers: ...
Models developed in this dissertation aim to solve relevant managerial issued faced by contract manufacturers at strategic, tactical, as well as operational levels.
Banu Gemici Ozkan, 2009
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Tiny Babies: The Immense Costs and Quandaries of Preterm ...
Julia Connors. for preterm labor—have been shown to accelerate fetal lung maturation. The steroids also decrease the incidence of respiratory distress syndrome and the need for mechanical ventilation in preterm infants (Stiles, 2007 ). One of ...
Julia Connors, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «QUANDARIES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term quandaries is used in the context of the following news items.
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'Trainwreck's feminist quandaries
This post discusses the plot of Amy Schumer and Judd Apatow's film “Trainwreck,” but not in detail. One of the fascinating things about watching “Trainwreck,” ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
2
Matt Nix on "Complications": Medical & Moral Quandaries Abound
We caught up with Matt Nix, a show creator who helped put USA Network on the map in a big way with the smart, clever action and explosive-filled drama “Burn ... «Forbes, Jul 15»
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The state's budget quandaries
As of this writing, the NH Senate is poised to pass its version of the state budget, having restored funds to many programs cut by the House. Many safety net ... «New Hampshire Business Review, Jun 15»
4
Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8: Moral quandaries and …
Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 8: Moral quandaries and undead armies (recap). GOT508_110514_HS__DSC0103[1].jpg. Kit Harington as Jon Snow and ... «OregonLive.com, Jun 15»
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The moral and philosophical quandaries of eating (and parking) at …
It could be, ethically. Although the massive smoked meatery, which originated in the barbecue bastion of Syracuse, New York, and now has a location in ... «Chicago Reader, May 15»
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Review: 'The Belle of Belfast,' a Pressure Cooker of Moral Quandaries
Just before Nate Rufus Edelman's winning drama “The Belle of Belfast” begins, the buzz saw intensity of Stiff Little Fingers' republican anthem “Alternative ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
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10 Tough Quandaries That Lead Entrepreneurs Astray
Most entrepreneurs struggle with many startup dilemmas in building their business and these key dilemmas are the biggest source of pain and failure for the ... «AlleyWatch, Apr 15»
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The Nonprofit Ethicist: Divided Board Loyalties and Fundraising …
The Nonprofit Ethicist: Divided Board Loyalties and Fundraising Quandaries. By Woods Bowman | March 24, 2015. Ethicist. Dear Nonprofit Ethicist,. «The Nonprofit Quarterly, Apr 15»
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LETTER: Aftercare quandaries
STEPHEN Twinoburyo asks the interesting question why young black children tend to stay later in aftercare after school has finished than do white children ... «BDlive, Mar 15»
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To tell or not to tell and other quandaries
"Don't let one marital ideal—you should be able to tell each other everything—obscure an equally important if less obviously virtuous marital ideal: you don't ... «Chicago Reader, Mar 15»

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