complicated
Translation
complicated, complex, intricate
Examples
The instructions were too complicated.
The instructions were too complicated.
It's a complicated situation.
It's a complicated situation.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) complicated to be difficult to understand or deal with The instructions were too complicated.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complex, intricate, difficult; Antonyms: simple, straightforward
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'complicate', from Latin 'complicare' ('to fold together').
Memory Tips
Think of something with many folded layers, making it hard to understand.