Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
morass
noun
/məˈras/
Definition
A muddy or swampy area that is difficult to navigate.
Examples
- The hikers got stuck in the morass and had to find a way around it.
- After losing the lawsuit, he felt like he was in a moral morass.
Meaning
Morass refers to a wet, boggy land that can trap things in it, making it challenging to walk through. It can also be used figuratively to describe a complicated or confusing situation.
Synonyms
- quagmire
- swamp
- bog
- marsh
- slough
