Conundrum: meaning, definitions and examples

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conundrum

 

[ kษ™หˆnสŒndrษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

puzzle

A conundrum is a confusing and difficult problem or question that is tricky to solve.

Synonyms

mystery, puzzle, riddle

Examples of usage

  • The conundrum of how to fit all the pieces together kept him up all night.
  • She pondered the conundrum for hours before finally coming up with a solution.
Context #2 | Noun

paradox

It can also refer to a paradoxical, intricate, or difficult situation.

Synonyms

dilemma, predicament, quandary

Examples of usage

  • The conundrum of trying to please everyone was proving to be impossible.
  • The conundrum of the situation left them feeling conflicted.

Translations

Translations of the word "conundrum" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enigma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคนเฅ‡เคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rรคtsel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ teka-teki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะณะฐะดะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zagadkะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฌŽ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉnigme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ acertijo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bilmece

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜์ˆ˜๊ป˜๋ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุบุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกdanka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdanka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฐœ้ข˜ (mรญ tรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ uganka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพraut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะผะฑะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tapmaca

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ acertijo

Etymology

The word 'conundrum' originated in the early 17th century from the Latin word 'conimbricus', meaning 'of Coniumbra'. It was initially used to describe a pun or a riddle, but over time, it evolved to refer to any intricate or puzzling problem. The term has since become a popular way to describe complex or perplexing situations.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,246, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.