tangle

noun
UK: /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/
US: /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/

  1. A twisted mass of hairs, thread, or other stringy things.

    1. My hair is a tangle after the windy walk.
    2. The yarn was a hopeless tangle, impossible to unravel without cutting.

  2. A confused or complicated situation or relationship.

    1. The project became a tangle of problems.
    2. He found himself in a legal tangle after the business deal went wrong.

Synonyms

knot twist mess complication snarl muddle
tangle verb

  1. To twist together into a confused mass.

    1. The cat tangled the yarn.
    2. The kite string tangled in the branches of the tall tree.

  2. To become involved in something complicated or difficult.

    1. I don't want to tangle with him.
    2. She tangled with the bureaucracy when trying to get her passport renewed.
tangle adjective

  1. Existing in a confused or disordered state; jumbled.

    1. Her hair was a tangle.
    2. The garden was a tangle of overgrown weeds and neglected plants.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tangle" in English means: A twisted mass of hairs, thread, or other stringy things., A confused or complicated situation or relationship..

The phonetic transcription of "tangle" is /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ in British English and /ˈtæŋ.ɡəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tangle": knot, twist, mess, complication, snarl, muddle.

Example usage of "tangle": "My hair is a tangle after the windy walk.". More examples on the page.