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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Well, it’s supposed to be, but the reality is more complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing are complicated, but it is good news.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

In his second day on the stand, Elon Musk was at times combative under questioning by OpenAI's lawyer, whom he accused of asking overly complicated questions.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Safety net programs like SSI don’t have to be so complicated and thus expensive, LaCanfora and others at the agency said.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

I didn’t know chicken keeping was going to be this complicated, but that’s how it is, I guess, at least with unusual chickens.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones

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