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Synonyms & Similar Words
knotted
twisted
entwined
snarled
complicated
complex
confused
disordered
messy
jumbled
muddled
perplexing
intricate
involved
convoluted
intertwined
enmeshed
ensnared
fouled
raveled
unraveled
snaggled
knotting
looping
coiling
curling
winding
turning
bending
folding
Meaning of Tangled
The primary meaning of the word "tangled" refers to something that is twisted or knotted together, often in a complicated or confusing way.
Definitions
- Tangled refers to something that is twisted or knotted together, often in a complicated or confusing way.
- * It can also describe a situation or problem that is complicated or difficult to understand or solve.
Etymology of Tangled
The word "tangled" originates from the Old English words "tangol" or "tongol", which mean "to twist" or "to turn", and the suffix "-led", which forms the past participle.
Historically, the word has been used to describe physical objects that are twisted or knotted together, as well as abstract concepts that are complicated or confusing.
Example Uses
- The tangled threads of the sweater made it difficult to repair.
- * The plot of the novel was tangled and hard to follow.
- * The tangled mess of wires behind the computer was a fire hazard.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
untangled
straight
smooth
simple
straightforward
uncomplicated
unknotted
uncoiled
unwound
uncurled
unturned
unbent
unfolded
organized
neat
tidy
orderly
methodical
systematic
logical
coherent
clear