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
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Recent Examples of convoluted
For smartphone users, however, the process was a little convoluted and involved tapping an option to open Gemini, which would then show an email thread summary.
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Chloe and Nicky’s convoluted and painful relationship and the mystery of Adam’s murder are tantalizing, but these storylines are often pushed to the side.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Wings two to four are where the show attempts to prove itself, as Evans asks questions that are convoluted and a little showy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Final Reckoning lurches further into self-seriousness, which doesn’t sit well on a plot as maddeningly convoluted and, well, silly as this one.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Chloe and Nicky’s convoluted and painful relationship and the mystery of Adam’s murder are tantalizing, but these storylines are often pushed to the side.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Wings two to four are where the show attempts to prove itself, as Evans asks questions that are convoluted and a little showy.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
Final Reckoning lurches further into self-seriousness, which doesn’t sit well on a plot as maddeningly convoluted and, well, silly as this one.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for convoluted
Adjective
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Over and over, Victor argues for the emotional experience of suffering, that recovering from terrible trauma is genuinely complicated.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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And the touchscreen, although not the quickest, wasn’t overly complicated either.—
Matthew MacConnell,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The defensive problems mainly came down the right side, where Al Hilal’s intricate wing play mesmerised Trent Alexander-Arnold and Rodrygo.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The shell was slightly cold from the water, and what caught her attention most was the intricate, almost mesmerizing pattern etched across its surface.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Could the bond sell-off complicate the House’s budget negotiations?—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The moves challenge the traditional U.S. security role and complicate Africa's geopolitical landscape as Washington steps back.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Digital environments are more complex and interconnected than ever, while the regulatory landscape has established new guidelines for data security, breach reporting and more.—
Matt Kunkel,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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With Operation Midnight Hammer—a complex operation involving hundreds of aircraft and naval vessels, several dozen Tomahawk missiles, and 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators—America joined Israel’s campaign against Iran’s nuclear program.—
NR Editors,
National Review,
27 June 2025
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The capital is more sophisticated, the stakeholders are more educated and the businesses are becoming more resilient.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In a newer and more sophisticated twist, scammers are removing links altogether.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convoluted. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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