Definition of Conundrum
Conundrum
co·nun·drum
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a difficult, complicated, or confusing problem or question;
e.g. She is faced with the conundrum of whether to report her friend's crimes.
(noun)
a problem or question whose only solution/answer is complicated and often speculative;
e.g. This conundrum is being examined by experts of many fields.
(noun)
a question or riddle, typically posed for amusement, whose answer/solution involves or contains a pun;
e.g. Each person shared a conundrum for the others to solve.
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