Conundrum

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Complex DilemmaPlay
Use 'conundrum' for situations that seem unsolvable or very complicated. SlideNavigating the city's traffic has become a real conundrum.
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Intellectual ChallengePlay
A 'conundrum' often involves intellectual effort to deal with, more than physical action. SlideThe philosophical conundrum kept the students in a fierce debate.
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Not Always NegativePlay
Although difficult, a 'conundrum' doesn't always imply a negative outcome or frustration. SlideSolving the conundrum of the missing key was actually quite rewarding.