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tortuous

adjective

/ˈtɔːrtʃuəs/

Meaning

Full of twists and turns; excessively complex or complicated.

The tortuous mountain road made driving very difficult.

winding, twisting, convoluted, complex, meandering

straight, direct, simple

tortuous path, tortuous route, tortuous reasoning, tortuous journey

beyond ordinary limits; surpassing or excelling

done by hand; operated by hand; not automatic

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective.

acting with or showing care and thought for the future

excessive; inappropriate; more than is necessary or proper

having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone; spiteful