1. the quality or state of being miry; swampy or boggy condition
2. a difficult or complicated situation; a state of being stuck or entangled
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The miriness of the marsh made it impossible to cross on foot.
• After heavy rains, the field's miriness prevented the farmers from planting crops.
• The company found itself in the miriness of legal disputes and financial troubles.
• The miriness of the situation required careful navigation and expert advice.
• Children struggled through the miriness of the swampy terrain during the nature hike.
• The political miriness surrounding the election made it difficult for voters to understand the issues.