ALL meanings of conundrum
co·nun·drum
C c - countable noun conundrum A conundrum is a problem or puzzle which is difficult or impossible to solve. 3
- noun conundrum a riddle, esp one whose answer makes a play on words 3
- noun conundrum a puzzling question or problem 3
- noun conundrum a riddle whose answer contains a pun (Ex.: “What's the difference between a jeweler and a jailer?” “One sells watches and the other watches cells.”) 3
- noun conundrum any puzzling question or problem 3
- noun conundrum A confusing and difficult problem or question. 1
- noun conundrum puzzling situation 1
- noun conundrum puzzle, riddle 1
- noun conundrum a riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words, as What is black and white and read all over? A newspaper. 1
- noun conundrum anything that puzzles. 1
- noun conundrum A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer. 0
- noun conundrum A difficult choice or decision that must be made. 0