adjective
Other Word Forms
- complicatedly adverb
- complicatedness noun
- uncomplicated adjective
Etymology
Origin of complicated
First recorded in 1640–50; complicate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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As much as Jonathan and Teddy are in opposition, they are parallel spirits, both with complicated relationships to Roper.
From Los Angeles Times
Things got complicated at that point, given that Kern County’s district attorney was obligated to recuse herself and Atty.
From Los Angeles Times
Even cooking will be complicated, as some residents have turned to petroleum-run stoves to cook their food.
Emilie Feldman, a management professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, said spinning off a business unit is more complicated than selling one, but can offer tax advantages.
But videos showed a much more complicated view of the situation.
From Los Angeles Times
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