こじれ

noun

complication; tangle; snarl

Refers to a situation, relationship, or problem that has become twisted, complicated, or difficult to resolve. Often used for interpersonal conflicts or procedural snarls.

• 話はなし合あいがこじれて、会かい議ぎが長なが引びいた。

  The discussion got tangled up, and the meeting dragged on.

• 二人ふたりの関かん係けいはこじれてしまい、もう修しゅう復ふくできない。

  Their relationship has become so complicated that it can no longer be repaired.