Imbroglio

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈbroʊljoʊ/

Definitions of imbroglio

noun a complicated and confusing situation; a misunderstanding or disagreement with complex and entangled elements

Example Sentences

A1 The misunderstanding between the two friends turned into an imbroglio.

A2 The imbroglio at the meeting was caused by a miscommunication.

B1 The political imbroglio resulted in a change of leadership.

B2 The legal imbroglio surrounding the contract lasted for months.

C1 The imbroglio between the two countries led to an international crisis.

C2 The imbroglio in the business deal required a team of lawyers to resolve.

Examples of imbroglio in a Sentence

formal The legal imbroglio surrounding the company's merger has caused delays in the process.

informal The imbroglio between the neighbors over the property line is getting out of hand.

slang I can't believe the imbroglio that happened at the party last night!

figurative Her mind was a tangled imbroglio of conflicting thoughts and emotions.

Grammatical Forms of imbroglio

• past tense: imbroglioed
• plural: imbroglios
• comparative: more imbroglio
• superlative: most imbroglio
• present tense: imbroglios
• future tense: will imbroglio
• perfect tense: have imbroglioed
• continuous tense: is imbroglioing
• singular: imbroglio
• positive degree: imbroglio
• infinitive: to imbroglio
• gerund: imbroglioing
• participle: imbroglioed

Origin and Evolution of imbroglio

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Italian

Story behind the word: The word 'imbroglio' originated from Italian, derived from the verb 'imbrogliare' meaning 'to confuse or entangle'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a confused or complicated situation, 'imbroglio' has evolved to also mean a complicated or intricate plot in literature or a misunderstanding in general.