conundrum
noun | /conundrum/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
a confusing and difficult problem or question; sometimes a riddle
conundrum
noun | /conundrum/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa confusing and difficult problem or question; sometimes a riddle
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Synonyms
mysteryenigmapuzzleriddlebrainteaser
Antonyms
solutionanswerexplanation
Examples
"The engineers faced a conundrum that delayed the launch."
"Which path to take presented a moral conundrum for the committee."
Mnemonic Trick
CONUNDRUM → CON + NUMBERS: a puzzling problem — think puzzling numbers or dilemma.
Etymology
Origin uncertain; long used for riddles or puzzles.
Now denotes perplexing problems or dilemmas.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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