mired
1 synonym and 1 antonym for mired, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Stuck in mud.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Synonyms by Meaning
2. adj
Deeply caught up in a difficult situation.
“The project remained mired in delays and budget disputes.”
Opposites
How to use mired
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
mired in controversy
mired in debt
mired in scandal
Etymology
Formed from micro reciprocal degree.
Full origin of mired →Frequently asked questions
What does “mired” mean?
The word “mired” means stuck in mud. In plain terms, stuck — either literally in mud, or figuratively in a messy, drawn-out problem.
How do you use “mired” in a sentence?
Here is “mired” used in a sentence: “The truck got mired in the flooded field.”
What part of speech is “mired”?
“Mired” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “mired” have?
“Mired” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: stuck in mud.
