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complicated

/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
com · pli · cat · ed ˈkɒm · plɪ · keɪt · ɪd
English Definition
adj. difficult to understand or deal with
中文释义
复杂的
Significado en Español
complicado
한국어 뜻
복잡한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phức tạp
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Example Sentence

The instructions were too complicated to follow.

这些说明太复杂了,难以遵循。

Synonyms
complex confusing intricate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “complicated”:

  1. A complex
  2. B simple
  3. C obvious
  4. D plain
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A — complex. “complicated” means adj. difficult to understand or deal with

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The instructions were so ______ that no one at all could follow them.

  1. A simple
  2. B easy
  3. C clear
  4. D complicated
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D — complicated. “complicated” means adj. difficult to understand or deal with

Common questions about “complicated”

What does “complicated” mean?

complicated — adj. difficult to understand or deal with. In Chinese: 复杂的.

How do you pronounce “complicated”?

complicated is pronounced /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: com · pli · cat · ed.

How do you use “complicated” in a sentence?

The instructions were too complicated to follow. (这些说明太复杂了,难以遵循。)

What are synonyms for “complicated”?

complex, confusing, intricate — all close in meaning to complicated (adj. difficult to understand or deal with).

Is “complicated” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. complicated appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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