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morass

 

[ məˈræs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in a swamp

a complicated or confused situation; an entanglement

Synonyms

entanglement, maze, quagmire

Examples of usage

  • The negotiations had turned into a morass of conflicting interests.
  • The company found itself in a morass of legal troubles.
Context #2 | Noun

figuratively

something that traps, confuses, or impedes

Synonyms

obstacle, quicksand, snare

Examples of usage

  • The project had become a morass of bureaucracy and red tape.
  • She felt trapped in a morass of her own making.

Translations

Translations of the word "morass" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pântano

🇮🇳 दलदल

🇩🇪 Morast

🇮🇩 rawa

🇺🇦 болото

🇵🇱 bagno

🇯🇵 沼地

🇫🇷 marécage

🇪🇸 pantano

🇹🇷 bataklık

🇰🇷 늪

🇸🇦 مستنقع

🇨🇿 bažina

🇸🇰 močiar

🇨🇳 沼泽

🇸🇮 močvirje

🇮🇸 mýri

🇰🇿 батпақ

🇬🇪 ჭაობი

🇦🇿 bataqlıq

🇲🇽 pantano

Etymology

The word 'morass' originated in the late 16th century from the Dutch 'moeras', meaning marsh. It was later adopted into English to describe a swampy or boggy area. Over time, the term evolved to also represent a complex or confusing situation, reflecting the challenging nature of navigating through a physical morass.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,429, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.