Definition of Quagmire

a situation from which it is hard to escape

Examples of Quagmire in a sentence

Many young people do not realize the quagmire to which occasional drug use can lead.  🔊

Since Jim lost all of his money gambling, he is stuck in a financial quagmire.  🔊

When Hank called me from jail, I knew he was in a quagmire.  🔊

When Marie’s car broke down, getting to work became a quagmire for her.  🔊

Since Kurt was running late for an important meeting, his inability to find his car keys was quite a quagmire.  🔊

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