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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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Compensation negotiations have been made more complex as Chelsea became aware of City's potential interest early in October and December.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

The new study suggests the relationship is more complex than previously thought.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 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

Rut wordless conditioning is crude and wholesale; cannot bring home the finer distinctions, cannot inculcate the more complex courses of behaviour.

From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley