Quagmire

usgb/ˈkwæɡmaɪər/
noun

A soft, wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot.

He got stuck in the deep quagmire in the marshy meadow.
Visual representation of "quagmire" - A soft, wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot.

Often appears as...

  • muddy quagmire
  • swampy quagmire
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Visual representation of "quagmire"
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Natural Imagery

Quagmire often evokes images of nature and the outdoors, suggesting difficult, sticky ground.

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After the storm, the path through the woods became a quagmire.
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Physical Challenge

When discussing terrain, quagmire implies an area that can physically trap or hinder you.

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The hikers avoided the quagmire, fearing they'd get stuck.
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Negative Connotation

Quagmire often carries a negative tone, suggesting an unpleasant or undesirable situation.

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The fields turned into a quagmire after weeks of rain.
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