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انگلیسی

complicated

gb/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
B1 انگلیسی
معنی‌ها
۰ معنی
adjective B1 property
1

hard to understand or explain

Not easy to understand.

الگوی کاربرد: [something] is complicated (to understand/explain)
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may use *complex* and *complicated* as identical; *complicated* often implies difficulty for people to understand or deal with.
هم‌معنی‌ها
complex (More neutral; can sound less negative.) | confusing (Emphasizes that it’s hard to follow.)
متضادها
simple (Easy to understand or explain.) | clear (Easy to follow and understand.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
communication |education |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • This is complicated.
  • The question is complicated.
adjective B1 property
2

having many parts or steps

With many parts or many steps.

الگوی کاربرد: a complicated [system/process/machine]
اشتباه رایج:
Don’t confuse with *difficult* only; something can be complicated because it has many parts, even if each part is easy.
هم‌معنی‌ها
intricate (Suggests fine detail and careful design.) | elaborate (Often implies many details; can be positive.)
متضادها
straightforward (Simple and easy to do or understand.) | basic (Without many details or parts.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
technology |work |daily_life
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: a complicated [situation/case/matter]
اشتباه رایج:
Learners may say *a complicated* when they mean *a difficult*; *complicated* implies multiple factors or details, not just effort.
هم‌معنی‌ها
messy (Informal; emphasizes disorder and lack of clarity.) | tricky (Informal; emphasizes that it needs careful handling.)
متضادها
easy (Not difficult to handle.) | simple (Involves few factors or problems.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
daily_life |work |problem_solving
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The situation is complicated.
  • It’s complicated to solve.
adjective B2 property
4

emotionally difficult relationship

Not simple because of feelings or past problems.

الگوی کاربرد: a complicated relationship with [someone]
اشتباه رایج:
In this sense, *complicated* does not mean “hard to understand”; it means the relationship has problems or mixed feelings.
هم‌معنی‌ها
difficult (More general; not necessarily about mixed feelings.) | strained (Emphasizes tension between people.)
متضادها
healthy (Emotionally supportive and functioning well.) | easy (Comfortable and without many problems.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
relationships |emotions |social
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • 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.

الگوی کاربرد: a complicated [pregnancy/infection/fracture]
اشتباه رایج:
This is a medical meaning; in everyday talk, people more often say “serious” or “not straightforward.”
هم‌معنی‌ها
complex (Common in clinical contexts; emphasizes multiple factors.) | serious (Not the same; focuses on severity rather than added conditions.)
متضادها
uncomplicated (Without additional problems or conditions.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
health |medicine
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • It was a complicated case.
  • The recovery was complicated.
adjective B2 property
6

not simple in structure

Not simple in its structure.

الگوی کاربرد: a complicated [sentence/argument/piece]
اشتباه رایج:
For writing, *complicated* can sound negative (hard to follow). If you mean “sophisticated,” choose that word.
هم‌معنی‌ها
complex (Often preferred in academic contexts.) | sophisticated (More positive; suggests skill and refinement.)
متضادها
simple (Has few elements and is easy to follow.) | plain (Without extra detail or complexity.)
ترکیب‌های رایج
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
موضوع‌ها
education |language |arts
نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
نمونه‌های زبان‌آموزی
  • The plot is complicated.
  • This sentence is complicated.
دستور زبان
صورت پایه
complicated
IPA
GB/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
هجاها و تکیه
com - plic - ated (۳ هجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
صورت‌های واژه
Adjective
  • Base: complicated
خانوادهٔ واژه
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
عبارت‌ها

[something] is complicated by [something]

1
/sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

made harder by another factor

Another thing makes it harder.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.

نمونه‌ها
  • 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.
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