quag
mire
Plural
quagmires
1
a soft, muddy area of land that is difficult to traverse or escape
- Hikers found themselves stuck in a quagmire of mud after heavy rainfall flooded the trail.
- The farmer's tractor became mired in the quagmire of the field, unable to move forward.
- Vehicles skidded and became trapped in the quagmire of the unpaved road during the monsoon season.
- The construction workers struggled to maneuver heavy equipment through the quagmire of the construction site after a heavy downpour.
- The explorers encountered a treacherous quagmire of marshland as they ventured deeper into the wilderness.
2
a complex, difficult, or hazardous situation
- The political debate quickly devolved into a quagmire of conflicting opinions and personal attacks.
- After investing in the failing company, he found himself in a financial quagmire, unable to recover his losses.
- The legal case became a quagmire of bureaucracy and red tape, prolonging the resolution for years.
- Trying to navigate the complicated relationship was like wading through a quagmire of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
- The project turned into a quagmire of logistical challenges and unforeseen obstacles, delaying its completion indefinitely.