noun. A state of uncertainty or perplexity. synonym: predicament.

noun. A state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation, or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament.

To put into a quandary; bring into a state of uncertainty or difficulty.

To be in a difficulty or uncertainty; hesitate.

noun. A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

transitive verb. To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty.

noun. A state of not knowing what to decide; a state of difficulty or perplexity; a state of uncertainty, hesitation or puzzlement; a pickle; a predicament.

noun. A dilemma, a difficult decision or choice.

noun. state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

noun. a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

"The United States should encourage the Arab League to not only endorse the continuation of direct talks at this critical juncture, but also be more creative, take the initiative and change the dynamic of the negotiations regardless of how the settlement quandary is resolved."

dilemma  doubt  indecision  

conundrum  cryptogram  disquietude  excellences  frailness  

Gordian knot  baffle  bafflement  bewilderment  bother