convoluted
/-vəʊ-/adjective
So complicated, with so many twists or steps, that it is hard to follow.
Example sentences
- “The movie had a convoluted plot that confused most viewers.”
- “His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it.”
- “The refund process is convoluted and takes weeks.”
Often describes plots, arguments, rules, and sentences. It is usually critical, unlike the neutral word 'complex'.