1. Complex, intricate, or roundabout methods or paths that are difficult to follow or understand
The bureaucracy works in convoluted ways that confuse most people.
A burocracia funciona de maneiras complicadas que confundem a maioria das pessoas.
2. Twisting or winding routes or approaches that are not straightforward
He explained the company's convoluted ways of handling finances.
Ele explicou os caminhos sinuosos da empresa ao lidar com finanças.