quandary vs dilemma

quandary and dilemma both are nouns.

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

As nouns, quandary and dilemma are synonyms defined as:

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

quandary (noun)	dilemma (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