predicament vs quandary

predicament and quandary both are nouns.

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

As nouns, predicament and quandary are synonyms defined as:

predicament and quandary: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

Other synonyms of predicament include plight.

predicament (noun)	quandary (noun)
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one	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