as in complicated
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
a convoluted explanation that left the listeners even more confused than they were before
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of convoluted
During his press run leading up to the film, Barrow has talked about an earlier shooting that occurred at Daddy’s House, Bad Boy’s recording studio, which was the result of an convoluted feud between himself and Biggie’s Junior Mafia crew that peaked one-month prior to the Club New York incident.
—
Jayson Rodriguez, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks The only path to Louis, and the prince’s salvation, involves winning the hearts of the people by means fair or foul, so the group joins the competition for the crown and sets off around the kingdom on the world’s most convoluted assassination mission.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Artificial intelligence can unlock solutions to some of the world’s most convoluted challenges.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Export is a simple Ctrl-E, compared with Photoshop's convoluted Shift-Ctrl-Alt-W.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for convoluted 
Jayson Rodriguez, Variety, 18 Nov. 2024
Editor’s picks The only path to Louis, and the prince’s salvation, involves winning the hearts of the people by means fair or foul, so the group joins the competition for the crown and sets off around the kingdom on the world’s most convoluted assassination mission.
—Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024
Artificial intelligence can unlock solutions to some of the world’s most convoluted challenges.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024
Export is a simple Ctrl-E, compared with Photoshop's convoluted Shift-Ctrl-Alt-W.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for convoluted
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
Adjective
-
Any changes to increase platform liability could also directly impact Trump’s Truth Social and Musk’s X, which could make deciding how to act on the issue more complicated.Clare Duffy, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
-
Travel was complicated on Thursday due to wintery storms that blanketed parts of the East Coast and northeastern U.S., with an Arctic blast expected to produce heavy snowfall in some ares bordering the Great Lakes over the weekend.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
The true essence of project success lies in understanding the intricate connections of internal dynamics that make each organization unique.Goran Paun, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
-
There is a special challenge to bringing these patterns to life on a watch dial, which is a preposterously small canvas for such intricate designs.Carol Besler, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Sizable costs levied on businesses, costs that needlessly harm and complicate exchange for customers and businesses alike.John Tamny, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
-
May dilute ownership and complicate decision-making.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
The arrival of streamers made this much more complex, and gave these producers enough leverage to negotiate in their best interests.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
-
Research shows that writing allows individuals to process complex feelings, such as anger, sadness or disappointment, with greater depth and clarity.Mark Travers, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Beyond basic chatbot capabilities, companies are racing to develop more sophisticated AI tools.Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
-
One is the dusty mine where the Guggenheim family made their fortune, prior to founding the sophisticated Guggenheim Museum in New York City.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near convoluted
Cite this Entry
“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share