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tortuous Synonyms

Another word for tortuous

Choosing another word for tortuous depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Excessively lengthy, complex, or convoluted; not straightforward.

Usage Example

"The bill finally passed after months of convoluted negotiations and parliamentary delays."

Strongest
convoluted
circuitous
byzantine
Strong
labyrinthine
roundabout
intricate
complicated

• adjective (Context 2)

Full of twists, turns, or bends; winding or crooked.

Usage Example

"The hikers carefully navigated the winding mountain trail that wound steeply up to the ridge."

Strongest
winding
twisting
serpentine
sinuous
Strong
meandering
zigzag
crooked

Opposites of tortuous

The opposite of tortuous shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

straightforward
straight
direct
simple
clear-cut
uncomplicated
unbending
linear
See all opposites of tortuous

• Nearby Words

tortoise
tortoiseshell
tortum
tortuous
tortuously
torture
tortured

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tortuous. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tortuous
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