ˈtanglesome,a. [f. tangle n.2or v.1 + -some.] Full of tanglement, tangled, confused. Also dial.(seequot. 1823). 1823E. Moor Suffolk Words & Phr., Tanglesome, discontented—obstinate—fretful—not essentially different from Tankersome.1888Engineer LXV. 317 Things are in such a tanglesome condition.