- past participle of complicate.
- past tense form of complicate.
complicated
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The film had subtitles and a complicated “eat the rich” subtext.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“He was one of the few who deeply understood that, and he was there when you were wrestling with something that was very complicated or very difficult.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Novartis also was the counterparty in the complicated 2014 deal in which GSK swapped its oncology portfolio for the Swiss firm’s vaccines business.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The way UK weather is affected is complicated, and can vary.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The less transparent the market and the more complicated the securities, the more money the trading desks at big Wall Street firms can make from the argument.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Vocabulary lists containing complicated
Schooled
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
"Sorry, Wrong Number," Vocabulary from the play
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Excerpts from "To Kill a Mockingbird"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
