tangled

[ˈtæŋɡəld]

tangled Definition

  • 1twisted together in an untidy way
  • 2complicated and difficult to understand or solve
  • 3involved in a situation that is difficult to escape from

Using tangled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tangled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Her hair was tangled and messy.

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    The wires were all tangled up behind the computer.

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    The plot of the movie was so tangled that I couldn't follow it.

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    He found himself tangled in a web of lies and deceit.

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    The fisherman's net became tangled in the rocks.

tangled Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tangled

Phrases with tangled

  • become involved in a complicated or unpleasant situation

    Example

    I got tangled up in a dispute between my two friends.

  • a complex and confusing situation, often involving deceit or dishonesty

    Example

    The investigation uncovered a tangled web of corruption and fraud.

  • a state of emotional confusion or conflict

    Example

    She was experiencing tangled emotions about her relationship with her ex-boyfriend.

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Summary: tangled in Brief

The term 'tangled' [ˈtæŋɡəld] refers to something twisted together in an untidy way, or a situation that is complicated and difficult to understand or solve. It can also describe being involved in a difficult-to-escape situation, as in 'He found himself tangled in a web of lies and deceit.' 'Tangled' can be used in phrases like 'get tangled up,' meaning to become involved in a complicated or unpleasant situation, and 'tangled web,' referring to a complex and confusing situation, often involving deceit or dishonesty.

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