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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This year’s tax-filing season isn’t a day old and it already has the potential to become more complicated.

From MarketWatch

The gradual return of the hostages over several stages had been a complicated and arduous process for both sides.

From Barron's

You’ll need one anyway as your mom ages, because things are going to get complicated.

From MarketWatch

"It's more complicated than that," she told broadcaster France 2.

From Barron's

“The world is a more complicated place and a more dangerous place than a few years ago.”

From The Wall Street Journal