What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
quagmire
Example
The company found itself in a quagmire of legal troubles. [quagmire: noun]
Example
She was quagmired in a web of lies and deceit. [quagmired: past tense verb]
entangled
Example
The company became entangled in a web of corruption and scandal. [entangled: past participle verb]
Example
She found herself entangled in a love triangle with two of her coworkers. [entangled: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Entangled is more commonly used than quagmire in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between quagmire and entangled?
Both quagmire and entangled are relatively formal words, but entangled is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
