Imbroglio (noun)

A complex, confused, or complicated situation or state of affairs, often involving a conflict or a mix-up of some kind.

Origin:

From italian imbrogliare, to embroil.

Examples:

1. The political imbroglio over the proposed tax hike has divided the city council and the public.
2. The relationship between the two companies became an imbroglio after the failed merger.
3. The complicated web of lies and deceit had created an imbroglio that was difficult to untangle.
4. The imbroglio surrounding the investigation into the corrupt official was a major news story.
5. The lawyer's involvement in the imbroglio added another layer of complexity to the already tangled situation.