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Meaning of quagmire
A complex or precarious situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself
Etymology of quagmire
The word "quagmire" has its roots in the 14th-century words "quag" (a bog or marsh) and "mire" (a soft, wet, and spongy area of ground)
Historically, the term was used to describe both literal and figurative challenging situations
Synonyms
Definitions
- A soft, wet, and spongy area of ground, typically composed of decaying plant matter
- * A complex or precarious situation from which it is difficult to extricate oneself
Usage Examples
- The hikers found themselves in a quagmire, struggling to free their boots from the muddy ground
- * The company's financial troubles had become a quagmire, with no clear solution in sight