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complicated

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd]

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Learn how to use complicated in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “difficulty”

(adjective) when something is hard to understand because it has many parts or is not simple. If a math problem has a lot of steps, it's complicated.

Example

The puzzle was complicated, but I enjoyed solving it.

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The explanation was not complicated; it was very easy to follow.

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Why do you think this topic is so complicated?

Context: “relationships”

(adjective) when a situation between people is confusing or has many difficult parts. If two friends have many issues between them, their relationship might be complicated.

Example

Their friendship is complicated, but they support each other.

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Her relationship with her brother is not complicated; they get along very well.

Example

What makes your relationship with your teammates feel complicated?

How to pronounce complicated

Pronunciation: [ˈkɒmplɪˌkeɪtɪd]

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