When Something Is Convoluted?

If something is convoluted, it's intricate and hard to understand. You'll need to read over your brother's convoluted investment scheme a few times before deciding whether or not to go in on it. Convoluted comes from the Latin convolutus for rolled up together.

What does it mean if something is convoluted?

English Language Learners Definition of convoluted

: very complicated and difficult to understand. : having many twists and curves. See the full definition for convoluted in the English Language Learners Dictionary. convoluted. adjective.

What is an example of convoluted?

Convoluted is something that is very complicted or involved with many details. An example of convoluted is a long story with lots of plot threads that doesn't seem true. Complex, intricate or complicated. He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.