Meaning of the word tortuous in English

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tortuous

US /ˈtɔːr.tʃu.əs/
UK /ˈtɔː.tʃu.əs/

Adjective

full of twists and turns; not direct or straightforward

Example:
The road to the cabin was long and tortuous.
He gave a tortuous explanation that left everyone confused.