a misunderstanding, disagreement, etc., of a complicated or bitter nature, as between persons or nations.

an intricate and perplexing state of affairs; a complicated or difficult situation.

a confused heap.

noun

agreement , peacemaking

noun

altercation , argument , bickering , brawl , broil * , brouhaha * , complexity , complication , dispute , embarrassment , embroilment , entanglement , falling-out * , flack , involvement , knock-down-drag-out , miff * , quandary , quarrel , row , run-in * , soap opera * , spat , squabble , disagreement , fight , ruckus