Tangled

Tangled is an adjective meaning twisted or entwined, often describing objects such as hair, wires, or ropes that have become interlaced.

As the past participle of the verb tangle, tangled can describe something that is complicated or confused, such as a tangled web of issues or a tangled plot.

In everyday language, tangled is used for both physical entanglement and metaphorical complexity. Common phrases include tangled hair, a tangle of cords, and the need to untangle.

In popular culture, Tangled is the title of a 2010 Disney animated film based on the Rapunzel fairy tale. The film follows Rapunzel, a princess who escapes her tower with the aid of a thief named Flynn Rider. It was directed by Nathan Greno and Byron Howard, with songs by Alan Menken and Glenn Slater; Tangled received generally positive reviews and grossed over $500 million worldwide.