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Meaning of complicated
Having many complexly arranged parts or elements, and therefore difficult to understand or deal with.
Etymology of complicated
The word "complicated" originated from the Latin words "complicare," which means "to fold together," and the suffix "-ated," which forms an adjective indicating a state or condition
The word has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe things that are complex or difficult to understand
Synonyms
complex
intricate
involved
convoluted
tangled
knotty
Byzantine
labyrinthine
confusing
perplexing
baffling
enigmatic
mysterious
obscure
ambiguous
abstruse
recondite
difficult
tricky
delicate
sensitive
problematic
troublesome
thorny
prickly
ticklish
tricky
trying
challenging
demanding
exacting
strenuous
laborious
cumbersome
burdensome
heavy
weighty
complicated
knotted
snarled
intricate
Definitions
- Having many parts or elements that are closely connected and affect each other in a complicated way
- * Difficult to understand or deal with because of the many complexly arranged parts or elements
- * Involving or characterized by many complexly arranged parts or elements
Usage Examples
- The plot of the novel is complicated, with many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing
- * The instructions for assembling the furniture were complicated, and it took me hours to figure them out
- * The relationship between the two countries is complicated, with a long history of conflict and tension
Antonyms
simple
straightforward
easy
uncomplicated
effortless
painless
straightforward
obvious
clear
transparent
lucid
plain
straightforward
uninvolved
unencumbered
free
effortless
facile
light
effortless
undemanding
relaxed
laid-back
casual
informal