convoluted schedule
[/kənˈvɒljuːtɪd ˈʃɛdjuːl/]
noun phrasepl: convoluted schedules
cronograma complicado / agenda confusa
1. A schedule or timetable that is unnecessarily complex, intricate, or difficult to understand; one with many twists, turns, or overlapping commitments
The airline's convoluted schedule made it difficult for passengers to book connecting flights.
O cronograma complicado da companhia aérea dificultou o agendamento de voos com conexão para os passageiros.
2. An itinerary or plan with roundabout timing that seems inefficient or overly complicated
Due to the convoluted schedule, employees had to work irregular hours throughout the week.
Devido à agenda confusa, os funcionários tiveram que trabalhar em horários irregulares durante a semana.
This phrase is commonly used in both Brazilian and American English to express frustration with poorly organized systems. In Brazil, it's frequently heard in corporate environments and public transportation contexts. In the USA, it's typical in academic, corporate, and healthcare settings. The term reflects a modern cultural concern about time management and organizational efficiency.
NYC Slang
crazy schedule / mixed-up schedule / all over the place schedule
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