Entangled: meaning, definitions and examples

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entangled

 

[ ɪnˈtæŋɡəld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in a confusing or complicated relationship

Entangled describes a situation where things are twisted together in a complicated way, making it difficult to separate them. It can also refer to being involved in a complex or difficult relationship with someone.

Synonyms

complicated, entwined, involved

Examples of usage

  • They found themselves entangled in a web of lies and deceit.
  • She felt entangled in a toxic relationship that was hard to break free from.
Context #2 | Verb

to become twisted or caught in something

Entangled can also be used as a verb to describe the action of becoming twisted or caught in something. It implies a state of being trapped or ensnared.

Synonyms

ensnared, trapped, twisted

Examples of usage

  • The fishing net became entangled in the propeller of the boat.
  • She managed to untangle the necklace that had become entangled in her hair.

Translations

Translations of the word "entangled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 emaranhado

🇮🇳 उलझा हुआ

🇩🇪 verwickelt

🇮🇩 terjerat

🇺🇦 заплутаний

🇵🇱 splątany

🇯🇵 絡み合った (karamiatta)

🇫🇷 emmêlé

🇪🇸 enredado

🇹🇷 dolaşmış

🇰🇷 얽힌

🇸🇦 متشابك

🇨🇿 zamotaný

🇸🇰 zamotaný

🇨🇳 纠缠的 (jiūchán de)

🇸🇮 zapleten

🇮🇸 flæktur

🇰🇿 шатасқан

🇬🇪 გახლართული (gakhartuli)

🇦🇿 dolaşmış

🇲🇽 enredado

Etymology

The word 'entangled' originated from the Middle English word 'entangel', which means 'to involve in difficulties or perplexities'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form, where it is used to describe situations where things are twisted together or involved in complex relationships.

See also: disentangle, entanglement.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,725, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.