CEFR B1

complicated

adjective

Meaning

Involving many parts, details, or ideas that make something difficult to understand, explain, or solve.

Examples

The legal system can be very complicated for people to navigate.
She found the plot of the movie to be too complicated and confusing.

Synonyms: complex, difficult, intricate, convoluted

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complicated (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/

Definition

Involving many parts, details, or ideas that make something difficult to understand, explain, or solve.

Examples

The legal system can be very complicated for people to navigate.
She found the plot of the movie to be too complicated and confusing.
We need a simpler, less complicated way to manage our finances.

How to Use complicated

complicated by (prepositional phrase): Made more difficult or complex by an additional factor. — "The rescue effort was complicated by the heavy snowfall."

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