mired

/maɪərd/
adjective
  1. Stuck in mud or wet ground; unable to move easily.
    • The farmer's tractor was mired in the soft soil of the flooded field.
    • Hikers found themselves mired in a swampy area near the river.
    • The truck became mired in the muddy field after the rain.
  2. Involved in a difficult or unpleasant situation that is hard to escape.
    • She felt mired in a routine of boring chores and long work hours.
    • The peace talks became mired in disagreements over borders.
    • The company is mired in debt after years of poor management.