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 project involved more complicated logistics than any I've been involved with in my career. So many moving parts, and so much talent among the scientists, drillers and support staff," Briner says.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Researchers say the actual takeaways are more complicated.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

But Lori soon learns that the situation is more complicated than it seems.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s a process that is messy, human and complicated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“You don’t need to make that so complicated, you know. I’ve told you that before,” Pops said, after watching me log the details of one of the canoes I rented out that day.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

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