complicated
gb/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
B1
Englanti
bonyolult, összetett, szövődményes, komplikált
B1
1
bonyolult
B1
Käyttömalli:
[something] is complicated (to understand/explain)
The instructions are complicated, so read them twice before you start.
Az utasítások bonyolultak, ezért olvasd el őket kétszer, mielőtt nekilátsz.
She gave a complicated explanation that left everyone more confused.
Olyan bonyolult magyarázatot adott, hogy mindenki csak még jobban összezavarodott.
It’s a complicated topic, but the basic idea is straightforward.
Oppijaesimerkit
This is complicated.
Ez bonyolult.
The question is complicated.
A kérdés bonyolult.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may use *complex* and *complicated* as identical; *complicated* often implies difficulty for people to understand or deal with.
Merkitys
hard to understand or explain
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
complex (More neutral; can sound less negative.)
|
confusing (Emphasizes that it’s hard to follow.)
Antonyymit
simple (Easy to understand or explain.)
|
clear (Easy to follow and understand.)
Teemat
communication
|education
|daily_life
Määritelmä
Not easy to understand.
Difficult to understand, describe, or explain clearly.
B1
2
Käyttömalli:
a complicated [system/process/machine]
It’s a complicated process with several approval steps.
Ez egy bonyolult folyamat, amely több jóváhagyási lépésből áll.
The old heating system is complicated and expensive to repair.
A régi fűtési rendszer bonyolult, és drága a javítása.
They replaced the complicated schedule with a simpler rotation.
Oppijaesimerkit
The process is complicated.
A folyamat bonyolult.
This machine looks complicated.
Ez a gép bonyolultnak tűnik.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Don’t confuse with *difficult* only; something can be complicated because it has many parts, even if each part is easy.
Merkitys
having many parts or steps
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
intricate (Suggests fine detail and careful design.)
|
elaborate (Often implies many details; can be positive.)
Antonyymit
straightforward (Simple and easy to do or understand.)
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basic (Without many details or parts.)
Teemat
technology
|work
|daily_life
Määritelmä
With many parts or many steps.
Made up of many connected parts, details, or steps, often in a way that is hard to manage or understand quickly.
B2
3
Käyttömalli:
a complicated [situation/case/matter]
It’s a complicated situation, and there isn’t a quick fix.
Ez egy bonyolult helyzet, és nincs rá gyors megoldás.
The case is complicated by missing records and conflicting statements.
Az ügyet a hiányzó iratok és az egymásnak ellentmondó vallomások bonyolítják.
Moving abroad can be complicated when visas and taxes are involved.
Oppijaesimerkit
The situation is complicated.
A helyzet bonyolult.
It’s complicated to solve.
Bonyolult a megoldása.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may say *a complicated* when they mean *a difficult*; *complicated* implies multiple factors or details, not just effort.
Merkitys
hard to deal with
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
messy (Informal; emphasizes disorder and lack of clarity.)
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tricky (Informal; emphasizes that it needs careful handling.)
Antonyymit
easy (Not difficult to handle.)
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simple (Involves few factors or problems.)
Teemat
daily_life
|work
|problem_solving
Määritelmä
Hard to deal with because many things affect it.
Difficult to handle because it involves many factors, problems, or uncertainties.
B2
4
Käyttömalli:
a complicated relationship with [someone]
He has a complicated relationship with his parents.
Bonyolult a kapcsolata a szüleivel.
I have complicated feelings about going back to my old job.
Vegyes érzéseim vannak azzal kapcsolatban, hogy visszamenjek-e a régi munkahelyemre.
Their friendship became complicated after they started working together.
Oppijaesimerkit
I have complicated feelings.
Vegyes érzéseim vannak.
They have a complicated relationship.
Bonyolult a kapcsolatuk.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In this sense, *complicated* does not mean “hard to understand”; it means the relationship has problems or mixed feelings.
Merkitys
emotionally difficult relationship
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
difficult (More general; not necessarily about mixed feelings.)
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strained (Emphasizes tension between people.)
Antonyymit
healthy (Emotionally supportive and functioning well.)
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easy (Comfortable and without many problems.)
Teemat
relationships
|emotions
|social
Määritelmä
Not simple because of feelings or past problems.
Having emotional or personal difficulties, often because of mixed feelings, past events, or unclear boundaries between people.
C1
TECHNICAL
5
szövődményes
C1
komplikált
B2
Käyttömalli:
a complicated [pregnancy/infection/fracture]
The doctor said it was a complicated fracture that would take time to heal.
Az orvos azt mondta, komplikált törésről van szó, és időbe telik majd, mire meggyógyul.
Most cases are uncomplicated, but a few become complicated by infection.
A legtöbb eset szövődménymentes, de néhány fertőzés miatt szövődményessé válik.
She had a complicated recovery and needed extra monitoring.
Oppijaesimerkit
It was a complicated case.
Komplikált eset volt.
The recovery was complicated.
A felépülést szövődmények nehezítették.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is a medical meaning; in everyday talk, people more often say “serious” or “not straightforward.”
Merkitys
with medical complications
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
complex (Common in clinical contexts; emphasizes multiple factors.)
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serious (Not the same; focuses on severity rather than added conditions.)
Antonyymit
uncomplicated (Without additional problems or conditions.)
Teemat
health
|medicine
Määritelmä
In medicine, having extra problems that make it harder to treat.
In medicine, involving additional problems or conditions that make an illness, injury, or treatment more difficult than usual.
B2
6
Käyttömalli:
a complicated [sentence/argument/piece]
Try not to use overly complicated sentences in this essay.
Próbálj meg nem túl bonyolult mondatokat használni ebben az esszében.
The novel has a complicated plot with many characters.
A regénynek összetett cselekménye van, sok szereplővel.
It’s a complicated argument, but the conclusion is clear.
Oppijaesimerkit
The plot is complicated.
A cselekmény összetett.
This sentence is complicated.
Ez a mondat bonyolult.
Tyypillinen virhe:
For writing, *complicated* can sound negative (hard to follow). If you mean “sophisticated,” choose that word.
Merkitys
not simple in structure
Kollokaatiot
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
Synonyymit
complex (Often preferred in academic contexts.)
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sophisticated (More positive; suggests skill and refinement.)
Antonyymit
simple (Has few elements and is easy to follow.)
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plain (Without extra detail or complexity.)
Teemat
education
|language
|arts
Määritelmä
Not simple in its structure.
Having a structure with many elements or layers, especially in language, music, or academic work.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
complicated
IPA
GB/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Tavut ja painotus
com - plic - ated (3 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: complicated
Sanaperhe
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
Ilmaukset
[something] is complicated by [something]
1/sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
made harder by another factor
Another thing makes it harder.
Esimerkit
- The rescue was complicated by bad weather.
- The investigation was complicated by a lack of witnesses.
- The project is complicated by new regulations.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The trip was complicated by rain.
it's complicated.
1/ˈɪts kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd ‖/
fixed phrase
informal
hard to explain simply
I can’t explain it easily; it’s not simple.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- It’s complicated.
- My situation is complicated.
to make matters more complicated
1/tə mˈeɪk mˈætɚz mˈɔɹ kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
add another difficulty
And then there was another problem.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- To make matters more complicated, it started raining.
to make things complicated
1/tə mˈeɪk θˈɪŋz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
make it unnecessarily difficult
To make it harder than necessary.
Esimerkit
- 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
- Don’t make things complicated.