tangled — Twisted together in a confused or complicated way; involved in a complex or difficult situation.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Twisted together in a confused or complicated way; involved in a complex or difficult situation.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtæŋɡəld/
Korean meaning: 엉킨, 복잡한, 얽힌
Korean pronunciation: 탱-글드 (강세: 탱)
Example Sentences
- My earphones always get tangled in my backpack like they're plotting against me.
- The detective found himself tangled in a web of lies and deceit.
- After trying to untangle Christmas lights for two hours, I decided to just buy new ones.
tangled
ADJECTIVE//ˈtæŋɡəld//
Twisted together in a confused or complicated way; involved in a complex or difficult situation.
Twisted together in a confused or complicated way; involved in a complex or difficult situation.
Tangled wires tell tales of lives mangled and strangled!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English 'tanglen' meaning 'to entangle or twist together,' influenced by Scandinavian languages. The word evolved from describing physical knots and twisted objects to expressing abstract complexity and confusion.
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My earphones always get tangled in my backpack like they're plotting against me.”
“The detective found himself tangled in a web of lies and deceit.”
“After trying to untangle Christmas lights for two hours, I decided to just buy new ones.”
“The legal case became so tangled that even the lawyers were confused.”
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