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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"It is quite complicated," ex-Scotland winger Pat Nevin told BBC Radio 5 Live.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

The backdrop for both flotations has been complicated recently by talk of a price war in the cost of AI tokens by which the AI companies charge for their services and products.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026

Relations remain complicated in the age of Vladimir Putin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

The good folks at Fidelity gently sum things up External link: “The second half of the year may continue to present a complicated picture for bond investors,” suggesting “a more limited opportunity set right now.”

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Her blouse is stained, and her complicated hairdo is back up but lopsided.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

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