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