more complex

ADJECTIVE

involved, intricate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complicated convoluted

STRONG

composite compound conglomerate manifold mosaic motley multiple multiplex

WEAK

circuitous compounded confused elaborate entangled heterogeneous knotty labyrinthine mingled miscellaneous mixed mixed-up multifarious multiform tangled tortuous variegated

Antonyms

STRONGEST

simple

STRONG

single uniform unmixed

WEAK

apparent clear direct discernible easy evident homogeneous obvious plain

ADJECTIVE

difficult to understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

complicated convoluted disturbing intricate obscure perplexing sophisticated

STRONG

byzantine winding

WEAK

Daedalean Gordian abstruse bewildering circuitous confused crabbed cryptic discursive disordered enigmatic entangled excursive hidden impenetrable inscrutable interwoven involved jumbled knotted knotty labyrinthine mazy meandering mingled mixed muddled paradoxical puzzling rambling recondite round-about sinuous snarled tangled tortuous undecipherable unfathomable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

easy simple

WEAK

apparent clear direct discernible evident homogeneous obvious plain uniform

Example Sentences

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Advancements in machine learning, in turn, spurred more complex game-play features.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

Some states, including Tennessee, are proposing additional, more complex restrictions based on ingredient lists.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Mythos is so powerful that it poses new cybersecurity risks, and some shareholders were concerned that traditional cybersecurity firms wouldn’t be able to protect clients against the more complex cyber threats that AI introduces.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Later, as human brains became larger and more complex, the preference for the right hand grew much stronger and more widespread.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

We call it “instrument flying” now, and it’s much more complex and reliable than it was in the 1930s.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein