complicated
gb/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
B1
Αγγλικά
Σημασίες
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adjective
B1
property
1
hard to understand or explain
Not easy to understand.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is complicated (to understand/explain)
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use *complex* and *complicated* as identical; *complicated* often implies difficulty for people to understand or deal with.
Συνώνυμα
complex (More neutral; can sound less negative.)
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confusing (Emphasizes that it’s hard to follow.)
Αντώνυμα
simple (Easy to understand or explain.)
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clear (Easy to follow and understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated idea
|a complicated concept
|a complicated explanation
|a complicated theory
|complicated instructions
|a complicated question
|a complicated problem
|a complicated formula
|a complicated subject
|a complicated diagram
Θέματα
communication
|education
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- The instructions are complicated, so read them twice before you start.
- She gave a complicated explanation that left everyone more confused.
- It’s a complicated topic, but the basic idea is straightforward.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- This is complicated.
- The question is complicated.
adjective
B1
property
2
having many parts or steps
With many parts or many steps.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a complicated [system/process/machine]
Συχνό λάθος:
Don’t confuse with *difficult* only; something can be complicated because it has many parts, even if each part is easy.
Συνώνυμα
intricate (Suggests fine detail and careful design.)
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elaborate (Often implies many details; can be positive.)
Αντώνυμα
straightforward (Simple and easy to do or understand.)
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basic (Without many details or parts.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated system
|a complicated process
|a complicated machine
|a complicated procedure
|a complicated design
|a complicated setup
|a complicated schedule
|a complicated plan
|a complicated structure
|a complicated network
Θέματα
technology
|work
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- It’s a complicated process with several approval steps.
- The old heating system is complicated and expensive to repair.
- They replaced the complicated schedule with a simpler rotation.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The process is complicated.
- This machine looks complicated.
adjective
B2
property
3
hard to deal with
Hard to deal with because many things affect it.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a complicated [situation/case/matter]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may say *a complicated* when they mean *a difficult*; *complicated* implies multiple factors or details, not just effort.
Συνώνυμα
messy (Informal; emphasizes disorder and lack of clarity.)
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tricky (Informal; emphasizes that it needs careful handling.)
Αντώνυμα
easy (Not difficult to handle.)
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simple (Involves few factors or problems.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated situation
|a complicated case
|a complicated matter
|a complicated issue
|a complicated decision
|a complicated negotiation
|a complicated dispute
|a complicated history
|a complicated arrangement
|a complicated set of circumstances
Θέματα
daily_life
|work
|problem_solving
Παραδείγματα
- It’s a complicated situation, and there isn’t a quick fix.
- The case is complicated by missing records and conflicting statements.
- Moving abroad can be complicated when visas and taxes are involved.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The situation is complicated.
- It’s complicated to solve.
adjective
B2
property
4
emotionally difficult relationship
Not simple because of feelings or past problems.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a complicated relationship with [someone]
Συχνό λάθος:
In this sense, *complicated* does not mean “hard to understand”; it means the relationship has problems or mixed feelings.
Συνώνυμα
difficult (More general; not necessarily about mixed feelings.)
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strained (Emphasizes tension between people.)
Αντώνυμα
healthy (Emotionally supportive and functioning well.)
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easy (Comfortable and without many problems.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated relationship
|a complicated friendship
|a complicated marriage
|a complicated breakup
|complicated feelings
|a complicated past
|a complicated family dynamic
|a complicated relationship with his father
|a complicated history with her ex
|a complicated love life
Θέματα
relationships
|emotions
|social
Παραδείγματα
- He has a complicated relationship with his parents.
- I have complicated feelings about going back to my old job.
- Their friendship became complicated after they started working together.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I have complicated feelings.
- They have a complicated relationship.
adjective
technical
C1
property
5
with medical complications
In medicine, having extra problems that make it harder to treat.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a complicated [pregnancy/infection/fracture]
Συχνό λάθος:
This is a medical meaning; in everyday talk, people more often say “serious” or “not straightforward.”
Συνώνυμα
complex (Common in clinical contexts; emphasizes multiple factors.)
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serious (Not the same; focuses on severity rather than added conditions.)
Αντώνυμα
uncomplicated (Without additional problems or conditions.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated pregnancy
|a complicated infection
|a complicated fracture
|a complicated recovery
|a complicated surgery
|a complicated case
|a complicated delivery
|a complicated diagnosis
|a complicated illness
|a complicated wound
Θέματα
health
|medicine
Παραδείγματα
- The doctor said it was a complicated fracture that would take time to heal.
- Most cases are uncomplicated, but a few become complicated by infection.
- She had a complicated recovery and needed extra monitoring.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It was a complicated case.
- The recovery was complicated.
adjective
B2
property
6
not simple in structure
Not simple in its structure.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
a complicated [sentence/argument/piece]
Συχνό λάθος:
For writing, *complicated* can sound negative (hard to follow). If you mean “sophisticated,” choose that word.
Συνώνυμα
complex (Often preferred in academic contexts.)
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sophisticated (More positive; suggests skill and refinement.)
Αντώνυμα
simple (Has few elements and is easy to follow.)
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plain (Without extra detail or complexity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
a complicated sentence
|a complicated grammar point
|a complicated argument
|a complicated plot
|a complicated storyline
|a complicated piece of music
|a complicated proof
|a complicated equation
|a complicated analysis
|a complicated structure
Θέματα
education
|language
|arts
Παραδείγματα
- Try not to use overly complicated sentences in this essay.
- The novel has a complicated plot with many characters.
- It’s a complicated argument, but the conclusion is clear.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The plot is complicated.
- This sentence is complicated.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
complicated
IPA
GB/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
com - plic - ated (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: complicated
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
complicate
verb B1
complication
noun B1
Related words
complex
adjective B1
complexity
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
uncomplicated
adjective
Advanced or less common
overcomplicate
verb
overcomplicated
adjective
Εκφράσεις
[something] is complicated by [something]
1/sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
made harder by another factor
Another thing makes it harder.
Παραδείγματα
- The rescue was complicated by bad weather.
- The investigation was complicated by a lack of witnesses.
- The project is complicated by new regulations.
it's complicated.
1/ˈɪts kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
hard to explain simply
I can’t explain it easily; it’s not simple.
Παραδείγματα
- Are you two dating? It’s complicated.
- Why did you quit? It’s complicated—I’ll tell you later.
- Do you like him? It’s complicated.
to make matters more complicated
1/tə mˈeɪk mˈætɚz mˈɔɹ kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
add another difficulty
And then there was another problem.
Παραδείγματα
- To make matters more complicated, the bank was closed that day.
- To make matters more complicated, we didn’t have her current address.
- The train was delayed, and to make matters more complicated, my phone battery died.
to make things complicated
1/tə mˈeɪk θˈɪŋz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
make it unnecessarily difficult
To make it harder than necessary.
Παραδείγματα
- Stop making things complicated—just choose one option.
- He made things complicated by changing the plan at the last minute.
- We don’t need to make things complicated; the solution is simple.