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imbroglioa very confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a very confusing, complicated, or embarrassing situation

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/

Korean meaning: 매우 복잡하고 혼란스러운 상황, 분쟁

Korean pronunciation: 임-브롤-리-오 (강세: 브롤)

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

imbroglio concept
💡 Concept

Confusing complicated embarrassing situation

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imbroglio rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

His portfolio became an imbroglio, papers scattered from every folio!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈbroʊlioʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈbrəʊlioʊ/

🌳Etymology

Rootbroglio

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.

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🎵Rhyme

folioportfoliopolio
folio
portfolio
polio

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

confusioncomplicationentanglementmesspredicament

Antonyms

claritysimplicityresolution

Related

chaosdisputeconflicttanglemuddle