Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-bottomless-pit

noun

/ðə ˈbɒtəm.ləs pɪt/

Definition

A place that seems to have no end, often symbolizing despair or endless suffering.

Examples

The thought of his unending debts felt like a bottomless pit that he couldn’t escape.
In many folktales, the bottomless pit is a common symbol of eternal punishment.
The slide was so steep that it seemed like it led to a bottomless pit.

Meaning

The term often refers to a metaphorical or literal pit that is perceived as being infinitely deep. It suggests a situation or place that is inescapable and overwhelming.