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.

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.