complicated

[kom-pli-key-tid] / ˈkɒm plɪˌkeɪ tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

difficult, complex

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arduous convoluted difficult fancy hard intricate knotty perplexing problematic sophisticated troublesome

STRONG

elaborate entangled interlaced involved mixed puzzling

WEAK

Daedalean Gordian abstruse byzantine can of worms gasser high-tech labyrinthine mega factor recondite various wheels within wheels

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy facile nice plain simple straightforward uncomplicated

Example Sentences

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Complicated though it may seem, the fancy-dress code does enhance the formality of the experience.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

That realisation is the connecting tissue of A Complicated Woman.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2025

Complicated by other factors such as inadequate access to healthy food and lower physical activity, over half of patients with bipolar depression and schizophrenia are overweight or obese.

From Reuters • Aug. 3, 2023

“Inside the Complicated Reality of Being America’s Oldest President,” was the headline, apparently written by Franz Kafka.

From Washington Times • Jun. 5, 2023

Jessie still hasn’t told me her Complicated Thing.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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