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complex

[kuhm-pleks, kom-pleks, kom-pleks] / kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks /
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
NOUN
composite, aggregate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
compound network structure system
STRONG
association conglomerate ecosystem entanglement group organization scheme syndrome synthesis totality
Antonyms
STRONG
division separation
NOUN
psychological problem
Synonyms
STRONG
anxiety fear fixation hang-up insanity mania neurosis obsession phobia preoccupation repression
WEAK
a thing about something exaggerated reaction fixed idea idée fixe
Antonyms
STRONG
balance sanity

Example Sentences

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The exact circumstances remain unclear, but the operation to extract him from the ground in hostile territory was hugely complex.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Officials say the final rescue required a complex operation involving special forces, aircraft, and intelligence support, carried out amid active threats.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

The dig revealed a walled complex that had remained largely undisturbed since Roman times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

It has since grown into a four-building complex with storage capacity for 140,000 pallets and room for more.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

With the trial set to begin soon, the Ellsbergs had moved into this complex near the courthouse.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.