What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disentangled
Example
After hours of work, she finally disentangled the knots in her necklace. [disentangled: verb]
Example
The accountant disentangled the company's finances, making it easier to understand. [disentangled: past participle]
untangle
Example
He spent hours trying to untangle the fishing line. [untangle: verb]
Example
The therapist helped her untangle her thoughts and emotions. [untangle: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Untangle is more commonly used than disentangled in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disentangled and untangle?
Disentangled is more formal than untangle, and is typically used in more professional or academic contexts.
