Definitions

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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Since 2012, the facility has been refining pure metals from raw materials mined in Western Australia, in an intensive and complicated separation procedure.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

The auction could become complicated particularly if Providence decides to unwind the business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

"Centre stage we have Saraya, who is this mouthy, irreverent outsider, complicated, flawed, and it's her journey of realising all those attributes are the things that make her really special," Cooper said.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

That, Cutler said, proved too complicated, at least for now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

They were left to grapple on their own with a lot of complicated financial theory.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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