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imbroglio::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | embroilment |
| Type of | situation |
imbroglio::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | misinterpretation, mistaking, misunderstanding |
Examples of imbroglio
imbroglio
This imbroglio was a black eye not only for Roh but for South Korean democracy.
From the time.com
The odds don't favor a repeat of that imbroglio, in this election or any other.
From the inrich.com
In the resulting imbroglio, Mr. Novak divulged his sources before a grand jury.
From the online.wsj.com
I thought the Rams could be hit hard by the repercussions of the labor imbroglio.
From the stltoday.com
More important, the imbroglio exposed the fragility of the election procedure.
From the theatlantic.com
It is this failling that has convinced them that the Greek imbroglio must end.
From the forbes.com
What is unclear about the current imbroglio is why it took so long to ferment.
From the smh.com.au
With the Thaksin imbroglio playing out, the border is now back on high alert.
From the time.com
The hazelnut imbroglio wasn't Tony's first dip into murky foreign political waters.
From the time.com
- An intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
- A very embarrassing misunderstanding
- A complicated situation; an entanglement
- [n. im-BROL-yo] An imbroglio is a confused, often embarrassing, state of affairs. Perplexing entanglements or bitter disagreements are also imbroglios. Example: "Jeff had no idea how he ended up in this imbroglio but knew it would take a great deal of explaining to get out of it. ...
- Operatic scene in which diversity of rhythm and melody create chaos and confusion; the original meaning of the Italian word was "intrigue."
