1. the deep or remote parts of a body of water, especially the ocean; waters far from shore
Usage: usually plural; literal nautical sense
2. a difficult, complex, or mysterious situation or subject; troubled or murky circumstances
Usage: figurative; informal

Examples

• Marine biologists study the creatures that live in the deepwaters of the Pacific Ocean.
• The ship ventured into deepwaters where the ocean floor was miles below.
• The company found itself in deepwaters after the scandal broke.
• Diving into deepwaters requires specialized equipment and training.
• The investigation uncovered deepwaters of corruption within the organization.
• Whales migrate through deepwaters during their seasonal journeys.