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