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What is another word for Complicated? – 282 Complicated Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    complex intricate involved convoluted tangled knotty problematic difficult tricky thorny prickly delicate sensitive nuanced multifaceted Byzantine labyrinthine confusing perplexing baffling enigmatic mysterious obscure ambiguous unclear vague fuzzy murky cloudy complicated knotted snarled entangled messy confusing disorganized chaotic cluttered jumbled mixed-up intricate sophisticated detailed elaborate ornate baroque rococo fussy finicky exacting demanding fastidious meticulous scrupulous precise particular painstaking thorough exhaustive comprehensive detailed elaborate thoroughgoing all-embracing all-inclusive complete full thorough utter absolute total unqualified unconditional unreserved unrestrained unmitigated unrelieved unalleviated

    Meaning of Complicated

    Having many parts or aspects that are difficult to understand or deal with

    Definitions

    • Having many parts or aspects that are difficult to understand or deal with
    • * Difficult to understand or explain because of being complex or obscure
    • * Difficult to control or deal with because of being complex or delicate

    Etymology of Complicated

    The word "complicated" comes from the Latin words "complicare," meaning "to fold together," and the prefix "com-," meaning "together," and the verb "plicare," meaning "to fold"
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe things that are complex or difficult to understand

    Example Uses

    • The instructions for assembling the furniture were complicated and difficult to follow
    • * The plot of the novel was complicated, with many twists and turns that kept me guessing
    • * The relationship between the two characters was complicated, with a mix of love, hate, and jealousy

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    simple straightforward easy uncomplicated effortless painless trouble-free unproblematic untroubled serene peaceful calm clear obvious plain evident apparent manifest patent straightforward uncomplicated easy effortless painless trouble-free unproblematic untroubled serene peaceful calm clear obvious plain evident apparent manifest patent straightforward uncomplicated effortless painless untroubled serene peaceful calm clear obvious plain evident apparent manifest patent

    Related Nouns

    complexity complication intricacy difficulty problem puzzle enigma mystery obscurity ambiguity vagueness murkiness cloudiness fuzziness mess clutter jumble tangle knot snarl entanglement confusion perplexity bafflement disorganization chaos disorder turbulence turmoil intricateness elaborateness sophistication nuance subtlety delicacy sensitivity

    Related Verbs

    complicate confuse perplex baffle obscure cloud muddy entangle snarl knot tangle jumble clutter disorganize chaoticize turbulentize intricate elaborate sophisticate nuance subtlety delicacy sensitivity confuse perplex baffle obscure cloud muddy entangle snarl knot tangle jumble clutter disorganize chaoticize turbulentize

    Related Adjectives

    complex intricate involved convoluted tangled knotty problematic difficult tricky thorny prickly delicate sensitive nuanced multifaceted Byzantine labyrinthine confusing perplexing baffling enigmatic mysterious obscure ambiguous unclear vague fuzzy murky cloudy complicated knotted snarled entangled messy confusing disorganized chaotic cluttered jumbled mixed-up intricate sophisticated detailed elaborate ornate baroque rococo fussy finicky exacting demanding fastidious meticulous scrupulous precise particular painstaking thorough exhaustive comprehensive detailed elaborate thoroughgoing all-embracing all-inclusive complete full thorough utter absolute total unqualified unconditional unreserved unrestrained unmitigated unrelieved unalleviated