Convoluted

/ˈkɒnvəˌluːtɪd/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Extremely complex and difficult to follow.

The legal document was so convoluted that even the attorney struggled to understand it.

Marked by intricate or complicated structure; twisted.

Her convoluted argument made it hard for anyone to agree with her.

Having many turns or twists; winding.

The convoluted path through the forest made the hike much longer than expected.

From Latin 'convolutus', past participle of 'convolvere', meaning 'to roll together'.

convoluted reasoning

Reasoning that is overly complex and difficult to follow.

convoluted argument

An argument that is unnecessarily complicated or involved.

convolute

To roll together or intertwine.

volute

A spiral or scroll-like structure.

Overly complicated or confusing.

That explanation was totally convoluted; I need it simpler.

Difficult to understand due to excessive details.

His convoluted story got lost in all the details.