convoluted
adjective/ˈkɑnvəˌluːtɪd/
Frequency rank: #12,373 most common English word
Meaning
extremely complex and difficult to understand; twisted or complicated.
Example sentence
The lawyer's explanation was so convoluted that most people in the courtroom could not follow it.
Synonyms & related words
- complicated
- complex
- confusing
- intricate
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