Complication
Confusion, Turmoil
noun, verbal noun
When distractions twist together they create all kinds of complication, confusion, and turmoil. Imagine following one distraction, then being distracted again from the original distraction. Ugh, suddenly they all twist together and you're stuck in a web of complication and confusion with no way to escape from the turmoil.
紛糾 is a formal word that describes a situation becoming mired in conflict or disagreement. It's often used in news or official reports — for example, a political debate might 紛糾する because opinions clash and no conclusion can be reached.
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
この問題をこれ以上紛糾させたくないんです。
I don't want to complicate this problem any more.
国会では予算案をめぐって議論が紛糾した。
The Diet debate over the budget bill descended into chaos.
市議会は再開発計画をめぐって紛糾した。
The city council became mired in turmoil over the redevelopment plan.
委員会の審議は、意見の対立で紛糾している。
The committee's deliberations are in disarray due to conflicting opinions.