convoluted

/หˆkษ‘nvษ™หŒlutษ™d/

IPA: /K AA1 N V AH0 L UW0 T AH0 D/

verb
  1. 1

    To make unnecessarily complex.

  2. 2

    To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

adjective
  1. 1

    Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.

  2. 2

    Complex, complicated, or intricate.

    โ€œHe gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.โ€

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/convolute, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/convoluted