Learn English – Word meaning “to begin simple but to become complex”

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I'm looking for the word(s) that describes my current dilemma:

I have begun a project that seemed, at its outset, quite simple – tedious, but simple. However, the further I get into the project, the more complex it becomes; the longer I work on it, the less likely it seems I will complete it.

Is there a word or idea that describes this? It's like running at a speed of 10 miles per hour after something that is moving at 11.

Best Answer

How about 'snowballing complexity'.