Tangling
Tangling describes the state or process of becoming interwoven or entwined, often resulting in a confused or knotted mass. It can refer to physical objects like threads, wires, or hair, as well as abstract concepts like ideas, relationships, or legal matters. The outcome of Tangling generally involves obstruction, difficulty in separating, or a complex and possibly chaotic state. The level of Tangling can range from minor inconveniences to severe and problematic situations. This action usually suggests disorder, complexity, or a lack of clarity, implying that untangling or resolving the situation requires focused effort.
Tangling meaning with examples
- The kitten's playful pounce ended in a tangled mess of yarn and playful confusion on the living room floor. The yarn wound itself around the chair legs, the kitten batting at the tangled strands with playful enthusiasm, creating a knotted adventure. Finally, disentangling the yarn from around the playful kitten took considerable patience.
- During the power outage, the Christmas lights became hopelessly tangled. Trying to unwind the lights to illuminate the front yard for Christmas proved to be a frustrating chore. It was not easy and the job took much more time than anticipated.
- His thoughts became increasingly tangled as he tried to reconcile the contradictory evidence in the case. The lawyer needed to be focused as his mind swam with doubt.
- The couple's relationship, once smooth and effortless, had become tangled by constant disagreements and unmet expectations. The situation needed resolving or the relationship would not last. Talking honestly was key to resolving the problems.
- The artist struggled to untangle the complex web of red tape required to secure the necessary permits for the mural. The bureaucracy created hurdles that created headaches for the artist.
- The artist struggled to untangle the complex web of red tape required to secure the necessary permits for the mural. The bureaucracy created hurdles that created headaches for the artist.
