tortuosidade
[tor-tu-o-si-'da-de]
nounfemininepl: tortuosidades
tortuousness; winding nature; crookedness
1. The quality or state of being tortuous; characterized by many twists, turns, or bends
The tortuousness of the mountain road made the journey long and difficult.
A tortuosidade da estrada de montanha tornou a jornada longa e difícil.
2. Complexity, intricacy, or indirect nature of something abstract (such as reasoning, logic, or explanation)
The tortuousness of his argument confused the audience.
A tortuosidade do seu argumento confundiu o público.
3. Deceitfulness or deviousness in behavior or character
The tortuousness of his dealings revealed his dishonest nature.
A tortuosidade de suas negociações revelou sua natureza desonesta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
com muita tortuosidade - with much difficulty or indirectness
a tortuosidade do caminho - the winding nature of the path (literal or figurative)
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