Meaning of the word quagmire in English
What does quagmire mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
quagmire
US /ˈkwæɡ.maɪr/
UK /ˈkwɒɡ.maɪər/
Noun
1.
a soft boggy area of land that gives way underfoot
Example:
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The hikers found themselves stuck in a deep quagmire.
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After the heavy rain, the field turned into a muddy quagmire.
2.
an awkward, complex, or hazardous situation
Example:
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The company found itself in a financial quagmire after the failed investment.
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He tried to explain his way out of the political quagmire.
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