Convoluted

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑːnvəˌluːtəd/

Convoluted (adjective)

  1. Difficult to understand because it has many twists or is very complicated.
  2. Having many twists and curves, like a winding path.

Examples

  • The instructions were so convoluted that nobody understood them.
  • Her explanation was convoluted, making it hard to follow.

Common collocations: convoluted argument, convoluted reasoning, convoluted plot, convoluted design, convoluted structure

Synonyms of Convoluted

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Convoluted

  • — Describing straightforward or uncomplicated things.
  • — Describing clear and easy to understand situations.