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Contrived vs Convoluted - What's the difference?

contrived | convoluted |

As adjectives the difference between contrived and convoluted

is that contrived is unnatural, forced while convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a verb contrived

is past tense of contrive.

contrived

English

Verb

(head)
  • (contrive)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • unnatural, forced

    • Synonyms

    *staged

    Antonyms

    * spontaneous

    convoluted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having numerous overlapping coils or folds.
  • Complex, intricate or complicated.
    • He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.

    Related terms

    * convolve * convolute * convolution