mo
rass
Plural
morasses
1
a muddy and wet piece of land in which it is possible to get stuck
- The hikers struggled to cross the morass, sinking into the mud with each step.
- The campsite was located near a morass that attracted a variety of wildlife.
- Heavy rains turned the fields into a morass, making farming activities difficult.
- The explorer's boots were caked with mud after trudging through the morass.
- The morass was home to unique plant species that thrived in the wet, boggy conditions.
2
a complex or confusing situation that is difficult to navigate
- The company's finances were entangled in a morass of debts and unpaid bills.
- She found herself in a legal morass, unable to untangle the complicated regulations.
- The project quickly turned into a morass of conflicting requirements and missed deadlines.
- Negotiating the peace treaty was a diplomatic morass that required immense patience and skill.
- The bureaucracy was a morass of red tape, making it nearly impossible to get anything done.