tangled

adjective

tan·​gled ˈtaŋ-gəld How to pronounce tangled (audio)
1
: existing in or giving the appearance of a state of utter disorder
2
: very involved : exceedingly complex

Examples of tangled in a Sentence

it helps to have a lawyer to sort out the tangled contracts that home buyers typically have to contend with
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When you’re done, simply pop open the large dustbin and empty debris directly into the trash—no tugging out tangled hair or gunk required. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025 The coronal magnetic field is therefore constantly under immense strain, and when that strain becomes too great, its tangled magnetic field lines snap open. Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 The Pro-Detangle Comb auto-clears tangled hair from the brush, saving you from the usual cleanup chores that most vacuums dump on you. PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025 However, the cord can become tangled or kinked. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tangled

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of tangled was in 1596

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“Tangled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tangled. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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