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Perplexing vs Convoluted - What's the difference?

perplexing | convoluted |

As adjectives the difference between perplexing and convoluted

is that perplexing is confusing or puzzling while convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a verb perplexing

is .

perplexing

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • confusing or puzzling
  • bewildering

    • Verb

    (head)

    • 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