dilemma vs quandary

dilemma and quandary both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dilemma	Yes	No	No	No
quandary	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, dilemma and quandary are synonyms defined as:

dilemma and quandary: state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

dilemma (noun)	quandary (noun)
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options	state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
	a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one