Meaning & Definition of word "Morass"
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Morass
/məˈras/
noun:
- 1. A muddy or swampy area.
- Example: The hikers struggled to make progress through the morass of thick mud.
- 2. A complicated or confused situation.
- Example: The project turned into a morass of budget overruns and missed deadlines.
- 3. A situation that traps or entangles.
- Example: He found himself in a morass of legal issues after the business deal fell through.
Etymology
From the early 18th century, derived from the French word 'morrass', which means 'a swamp'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in a morass:
in a difficult, confusing situation
morass of bureaucracy:
a complicated and slow administrative process
fall into a morass:
to get trapped in a difficult situation
Related Words
quagmire:
a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot.
swamp:
a wetland that is dominated by trees.
bog:
a wetland that accumulates peat, significant for its distinctive ecosystem.
Slang Meanings of morass
Meaning: A confusing or complicated situation.
Example Sentence: That meeting was a real morass, nobody could agree on anything.
Meaning: To be stuck in a rut.
Example Sentence: After that last project, I feel like I'm in a morass at work.