complications

NOUN

difficult situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complexity confusion difficulty obstacle problem snag

STRONG

aggravation development dilemma drawback embarrassment entanglement factor intricacy web

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advantage calm clarity ease

WEAK

peace simplicity

Example Sentences

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With antenatal care, women repeatedly described feeling unheard, inadequately informed and unsupported when expressing anxiety, particularly in relation to reduced foetal movements or emerging medical complications.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

As a result, treatment focuses on supportive care to help manage symptoms and complications.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Alan Greenspan, the legendary central banker who led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades, died on Monday at the age of 100 from complications linked to Parkinson’s Disease, his wife said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

“Alan passed away at our home this morning at the age of 100 from complications of Parkinson’s disease,” Mitchell said in the statement.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

The Germans had added new Enigma rotors and other new complications, and the Poles didn’t have the resources to keep up.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin