conundrum

• Nom désignant un problème, une question ou une énigme complexe et déroutant, souvent sans solution simple ou évidente.

A noun referring to a confusing, difficult, or puzzling problem, question, or riddle that often has no easy answer.

1. Puzzle or riddleC1formal

   A confusing and difficult problem or question that is hard to solve.

   Énigme ou devinette

   • The detective faced a conundrum with no clear clues.
   • This math conundrum took me hours to figure out.
   • She presented a conundrum that stumped the entire team.

   Synonymesenigmamysteryproblempuzzleriddle

2. DilemmaC1formal

   A difficult choice between two or more options, often with no ideal solution.

   Dilemme

   • He was in a conundrum about whether to accept the job offer or stay.
   • The ethical conundrum troubled the committee for weeks.
   • She faced a conundrum: save money or travel the world.

   Synonymesbinddifficultydilemmafiximpasseplightpredicamentquandary