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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Well, it’s supposed to be, but the reality is more complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The family story grew complicated when Catherine Falk alleged that Danese hindered access to their father.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

But when it comes to Samsung, the family dynasty behind it is so complicated – and the company so crucial to the South Korean economy – that it's front-page news.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Safety net programs like SSI don’t have to be so complicated and thus expensive, LaCanfora and others at the agency said.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Her parents both have awesome jobs—her dad is really high up at the university and her mom does high-end real estate or something complicated where she wears business suits and always looks important.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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