Synonyms of intricacies

intricacies

noun

plural of intricacy

as in complexities

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult

just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complexities
• complications
• difficulties
• convolutions
• subtleties
• ramifications
• complicacies
• headaches
• technicalities
• matters
• flies in the ointment
• side effects
• aftereffects
• troubles
• inconveniences
• annoyances
• bitches
• bothers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of intricacies

In the years since, the former redevelopment agency worked to come up with a project scope, but ran into various obstacles given the intricacies of the corridor and the various stakeholders, Bibler said. — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

While Lopez focused on the intricacies of the industry, Shirazi concentrated on building the operational structure required to support growth. — Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026

And while chip diagrams quickly age out of their microscopic, high-technology medium, Schultz’s microchip rugs take the components on which our world operates and draw out their intricacies and beauty. — Lua Vollaard, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026

The Athletic explains the intricacies of the rule and why Bellingham stayed on the pitch. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Priced around $325, it's recommended served neat to appreciate its intricacies. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026

Nilles was astonishing on her first-ever live performance of the song, somehow mastering its serpentine intricacies on top of the other 40 or so epics she’s absorbed. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2026

The best in the genre are morality tales that deftly mine their themes without getting too heavy-handed, exploring the intricacies of human nature. — Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026

And then there’s a lot of intricacies within there. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 12 June 2026