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What is another word for Convoluted? – 175 Convoluted Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    complicated complex intricate involved tangled knotted twisted tortuous winding circuitous indirect obscure ambiguous unclear vague perplexing puzzling enigmatic mysterious Byzantine labyrinthine confusing bewildering disorienting perplexed intricate convoluted byzantine serpentine sinuous meandering indirect oblique circuitous roundabout long-winded verbose rambling prolix diffuse confusing unclear obscure ambiguous abstruse recondite arcane.

    Meaning of Convoluted

    According to Merriam-Webster, "convoluted" means having a twisting or turning course, or being complex or hard to follow.

    Definitions

    • The Oxford English Dictionary defines "convoluted" as (of a shape or a path) twisting and turning in a complicated way, or (of an argument, idea, etc.) complicated or difficult to understand.
    • Cambridge Dictionary defines "convoluted" as complicated or difficult to understand because of many twists and turns.

    Example Uses

    • The plot of the movie was convoluted, with many unexpected twists and turns that left the audience confused.
    • The professor's explanation of the theory was convoluted, making it difficult for the students to understand.
    • The convoluted path through the forest made it challenging to navigate without a map.
    • The company's financial reports were convoluted, hiding the true extent of their losses.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    simple straightforward clear obvious direct uncomplicated easy straightforward lucid plain unambiguous transparent intelligible coherent logical methodical systematic orderly organized neat tidy straightforward uncomplicated effortless trouble-free painless uncomplicated uninvolved disentangled unravelled straightforward.

    Related Nouns

    complexity intricacy convolution twist turn curve bend knot tangle labyrinth maze puzzle enigma mystery problem riddle brain teaser conundrum paradox ambiguity uncertainty obscurity confusion perplexity bewilderment disorientation intricateness complicatedness tortuousness windingness.

    Related Verbs

    twist turn curve bend knot tangle confuse perplex puzzle bewilder disorient obscure complicate intricate convolute meander wind ramble prolix diffuse confuse obscure abstruse recondite arcana mystify baffle stump flummox nonplus.

    Related Adjectives

    complex intricate involved tangled twisted tortuous winding circuitous indirect obscure ambiguous unclear vague perplexing puzzling enigmatic mysterious byzantine labyrinthine confusing bewildering disorienting intricate convoluted byzantine serpentine sinuous meandering indirect oblique circuitous roundabout long-winded verbose rambling prolix diffuse.