Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tangled
adjective
/ˈtæŋɡəld/
Definition
In a twisted or knotted state; not straight or orderly.
Examples
- The wires were tangled up behind the television.
- She felt tangled in her own thoughts, unable to focus.
- The yarn became tangled as she knitted.
Meaning
Tangled refers to something that is twisted together in a way that is difficult to separate or unwind. It can also be used metaphorically to describe complex situations or emotions that are hard to untangle.
Synonyms
- entangled
- knotty
- meshed
- snarled
