What does morass mean?
Morass means A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen..
Morass
/məˈɹæs/ · noun
Meaning
A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen..
Definitions by Sense
- A tract of soft, wet ground; a marsh; a fen.
- (figurative) Anything that entraps or makes progress difficult.
Example Sentences
Seven miles to the north of Venice, the banks of sand, which near the city rise little above low-water mark, attain by degrees a higher level, and knit themselves at last into fields of salt morass, raised here and there into shapeless mounds, and intercepted by narrow creeks of sea.
I wrote to Sacramento about that historical marker, and they've been kicking it around their bureaucratic morass for months.
Synonyms for morass
Antonyms for morass
Related Words
Word Forms
- morasses
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for morass?
Common synonyms include quagmire, mire.
What is the opposite of morass?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use morass in a sentence?
Seven miles to the north of Venice, the banks of sand, which near the city rise little above low-water mark, attain by degrees a higher level, and knit themselves at last into fields of salt morass, raised here and there into shapeless mounds, and intercepted by narrow creeks of sea.
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