Pronunciation

/kəmˈplɪkətɪd/

Definitions

• Adjective: Having many parts or elements that are difficult to understand or deal with; intricate or complex. For example: “The problem was quite complicated.”
• Adverb: In a complicated manner; intricately or convolutedly. For example: “She explained the process in a complicated way.”
• Noun: A complicated situation or matter. For example: “Dealing with bureaucracy can be a real headache.”

Phrases

• “Simplify a complicated process”
• “Handle a complicated issue”
• “A complicated web of relationships”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The recipe called for a complicated series of steps.”
• Adverb: “He tried to explain the concept as simply as possible, despite its complicated nature.”
• Noun: “She had to untangle the complicated legal paperwork.”

Synonyms

• Complex
• Intricate
• Convoluted
• Challenging
• Tedious
• Elaborate

Antonyms

• Simple
• Straightforward
• Easy
• Uncomplicated
• Basic