- past tense form of complicate.
- past participle of complicate.
complicated
Example Sentences
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Glenn Harris, the president of racial justice organization Race Forward, told Salon that he views this year’s Juneteenth through a complicated lens.
From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026
“Medical decisions are complicated, they’re nuanced, and it’s the fundamental component of the physician-patient relationship.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026
The killing of three Indian sailors by the US military last week further complicated the relationship.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
In 2025, Wyle won the lead drama actor Emmy for playing complicated miracle worker Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch, plus a producing prize for drama series.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
Then Lily pulls out a complicated game involving a frog that eats worms, burps bubbles, and—for reasons I cannot comprehend—wears a top hat.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
Vocabulary lists containing complicated
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