tangled

adjective
UK: /ˈtæŋɡld/
US: /ˈtæŋɡld/

  1. In a confused or complicated state.

    1. My hair is tangled after the windy walk.
    2. The investigation became tangled with political issues, delaying progress.

  2. Involved in difficulties or complicated relationships.

    1. She got tangled in a disagreement at work.
    2. The company became tangled in a legal battle over patent rights.

Synonyms

knotted complicated involved mixed-up
tangled verb

  1. Twisted together in an untidy mass.

    1. The yarn got tangled while I was knitting.
    2. The climber's rope tangled around a rock, slowing his ascent.

  2. To be or get involved in a problem or difficult situation.

    1. Don't get tangled up in their argument.
    2. The politician got tangled in a scandal that ruined his career.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tangled" in English means: In a confused or complicated state., Involved in difficulties or complicated relationships..

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

Synonyms for "tangled": knotted, complicated, involved, mixed-up.

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