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more complex

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

Example Sentences

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"We are looking at direct evidence of large-scale arms trading. This discovery reveals a network of exchange and communication that was far more complex than previously thought," he said.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

And while it could be easy to write Maddy off as the exact stereotype Levinson wanted to steer Demie away from, the reality was more complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That means quantum computers can be used to solve far more complex problems that are nearly impossible for regular computers — and at a faster pace.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

What she meant was rather more complex than what everyone else so eagerly understood, and her moments of unease came when she felt that she could not express these nuances.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan