tangled
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for tangled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Twisted together into a confused, knotted mass.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
untangled
How to use tangled
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tangled wires
tangled mess
Frequently asked questions
What does “tangled” mean?
The word “tangled” means twisted together into a confused, knotted mass. In plain terms, twisted into knots, or, of a situation, confusingly complicated.
How do you pronounce “tangled”?
“Tangled” is pronounced TANG-guhld (/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/ in IPA).
How do you use “tangled” in a sentence?
Here is “tangled” used in a sentence: “The cables behind the TV were hopelessly tangled.”
What part of speech is “tangled”?
“Tangled” is an adjective.
Is “tangled” a common word?
“Tangled” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “tangled” have?
“Tangled” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: twisted together into a confused, knotted mass.
