Definition
imbroglios
noun
- A complicated and confusing situation; a tangled mess of conflicting interests or misunderstandings.
Usage: Plural of imbroglio; Often used in diplomatic or political contexts
Examples
- The trade negotiations became one of several imbroglios between the two nations.
- The company faced multiple imbroglios after the merger, including conflicting contracts and overlapping departments.
- Political imbroglios often arise when different branches of government disagree on policy.
- The family's financial imbroglios required the help of a lawyer to untangle.
- International imbroglios over territorial disputes have lasted for decades.
- She found herself caught in the imbroglios of office politics and competing agendas.