Morass/məˈræs/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Contextual Nuance Used to imply a situation is extremely complex, often with negative connotations. The negotiation was a morass of details and disagreements. Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Weight Conveys a feeling of being overwhelmed or stuck when facing difficult circumstances. She felt trapped in a morass of self-doubt. Pro Tip 3/3Abstract Usage Can represent a figurative 'swamp' of complex ideas, not a literal one. The book delves into the morass of human emotions.