Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

imbroglio

noun

/ɪmˈbroʊljoʊ/

Definition

A complicated or confusing situation, often involving a tangle of emotions or events.

Examples

The political imbroglio left many citizens frustrated and unsure of who to trust.
His love life became an imbroglio of broken hearts and miscommunication.
The novel’s plot was an imbroglio of intertwining stories that confused readers until the very end.

Meaning

Imbroglio refers to a complex and intricate situation that can be difficult to manage or resolve, often marked by misunderstandings or a mess of conflicting elements.