imbroglio — a very confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a very confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/
Example Sentences
- The wedding turned into a complete imbroglio when both the bride and groom's families started arguing about the seating arrangement.
- The CEO's resignation created a corporate imbroglio that took months to resolve.
- What started as a simple disagreement about pizza toppings escalated into a family imbroglio lasting three weeks.
imbroglio
NOUN[/ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/]
a very confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation
Confusing complicated embarrassing situation
His portfolio became an imbroglio, papers scattered from every folio!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Italian 'imbroglio', derived from the verb 'imbrogliare' meaning 'to confuse or tangle'. The Italian word comes from 'in-' (in) combined with 'broglio' (a tangled or confused state), which may be related to 'brogli' or documents/intrigues.
Breakdown
im- (in) + broglio (tangle/confusion) = imbroglio (a tangled, confusing situation)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The wedding turned into a complete imbroglio when both the bride and groom's families started arguing about the seating arrangement.”
“The CEO's resignation created a corporate imbroglio that took months to resolve.”
“What started as a simple disagreement about pizza toppings escalated into a family imbroglio lasting three weeks.”
“The international imbroglio over trade policies affected global markets.”
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