complicated
gb/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/ us/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
B1
Inglese
bonyolult, összetett, szövődményes, komplikált
B1
1
bonyolult
B1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
This is complicated.
Ez bonyolult.
The question is complicated.
A kérdés bonyolult.
Errore comune:
Learners may use *complex* and *complicated* as identical; *complicated* often implies difficulty for people to understand or deal with.
Significato
hard to understand or explain
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
complex (More neutral; can sound less negative.)
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confusing (Emphasizes that it’s hard to follow.)
Contrari
simple (Easy to understand or explain.)
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clear (Easy to follow and understand.)
Temi
communication
|education
|daily_life
Definizione
Not easy to understand.
Difficult to understand, describe, or explain clearly.
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The process is complicated.
A folyamat bonyolult.
This machine looks complicated.
Ez a gép bonyolultnak tűnik.
Errore comune:
Don’t confuse with *difficult* only; something can be complicated because it has many parts, even if each part is easy.
Significato
having many parts or steps
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
intricate (Suggests fine detail and careful design.)
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elaborate (Often implies many details; can be positive.)
Contrari
straightforward (Simple and easy to do or understand.)
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basic (Without many details or parts.)
Temi
technology
|work
|daily_life
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The situation is complicated.
A helyzet bonyolult.
It’s complicated to solve.
Bonyolult a megoldása.
Errore comune:
Learners may say *a complicated* when they mean *a difficult*; *complicated* implies multiple factors or details, not just effort.
Significato
hard to deal with
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
messy (Informal; emphasizes disorder and lack of clarity.)
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tricky (Informal; emphasizes that it needs careful handling.)
Contrari
easy (Not difficult to handle.)
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simple (Involves few factors or problems.)
Temi
daily_life
|work
|problem_solving
Definizione
Hard to deal with because many things affect it.
Difficult to handle because it involves many factors, problems, or uncertainties.
B2
4
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
I have complicated feelings.
Vegyes érzéseim vannak.
They have a complicated relationship.
Bonyolult a kapcsolatuk.
Errore comune:
In this sense, *complicated* does not mean “hard to understand”; it means the relationship has problems or mixed feelings.
Significato
emotionally difficult relationship
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
difficult (More general; not necessarily about mixed feelings.)
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strained (Emphasizes tension between people.)
Contrari
healthy (Emotionally supportive and functioning well.)
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easy (Comfortable and without many problems.)
Temi
relationships
|emotions
|social
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
It was a complicated case.
Komplikált eset volt.
The recovery was complicated.
A felépülést szövődmények nehezítették.
Errore comune:
This is a medical meaning; in everyday talk, people more often say “serious” or “not straightforward.”
Significato
with medical complications
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
complex (Common in clinical contexts; emphasizes multiple factors.)
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serious (Not the same; focuses on severity rather than added conditions.)
Contrari
uncomplicated (Without additional problems or conditions.)
Temi
health
|medicine
Definizione
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
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The plot is complicated.
A cselekmény összetett.
This sentence is complicated.
Ez a mondat bonyolult.
Errore comune:
For writing, *complicated* can sound negative (hard to follow). If you mean “sophisticated,” choose that word.
Significato
not simple in structure
Collocazioni
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
Sinonimi
complex (Often preferred in academic contexts.)
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sophisticated (More positive; suggests skill and refinement.)
Contrari
simple (Has few elements and is easy to follow.)
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plain (Without extra detail or complexity.)
Temi
education
|language
|arts
Definizione
Not simple in its structure.
Having a structure with many elements or layers, especially in language, music, or academic work.
Grammatica
Forma base
complicated
IPA
GB/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
US/kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd/
Sillabe e accento
com - plic - ated (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Forme flesse
Adjective
- Base: complicated
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
[something] is complicated by [something]
1/sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɪz kˈɑmplɪkˌeɪtɪd bˈaɪ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
made harder by another factor
Another thing makes it harder.
Esempi
- The rescue was complicated by bad weather.
- The investigation was complicated by a lack of witnesses.
- The project is complicated by new regulations.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- Don’t make things complicated.