What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disentangling
Example
She spent hours disentangling her hair after swimming in the ocean. [disentangling: gerund]
Example
The detective worked hard at disentangling the clues to solve the mystery. [disentangling: present participle]
unsnarling
Example
The fisherman spent hours unsnarling his fishing line. [unsnarling: gerund]
Example
The manager worked hard at unsnarling the scheduling conflicts to ensure everyone had their shifts covered. [unsnarling: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disentangling is more commonly used than unsnarling in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disentangling and unsnarling?
Disentangling is more formal than unsnarling, making it more appropriate for use in professional or academic contexts.
