OVERCOMPLICATED Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

overcomplicated

adjective

Definition of overcomplicated

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Recent Examples of overcomplicated Palma Palma serves a seasonal tasting menu that changes often, so every visit feels a little different—the food is creative and full of layered, thoughtful flavors without feeling overcomplicated. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Apr. 2026 Lee echoes the same sentiment and notes that certain specialty products, like overcomplicated or time-consuming jewelry cleaners, aren't worth hanging onto. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026 Again, the meeting about M-Tex’s finances gets a little overcomplicated with all the talk of LLC payables and holdcos. — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 30 Nov. 2025 The farms Colicchio bought from were celebrated right on the menu, and their wares were not overwhelmed by overcomplicated cooking. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overcomplicated

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Anticipation for the milestone holiday has been building for much of the year, serving as an opportunity for Americans to reflect on their complicated history as onetime colonists of an empire who became a superpower of their own.

— Steven Sloan, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
The study authors caution that the model should be applied carefully to more complicated perovskites in which structural changes and dielectric effects occur simultaneously.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of complicated

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Robbyant said the launch represents a major step forward in robotic spatial perception, helping robots develop a more accurate understanding of the physical world and improve their ability to navigate complex environments.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
But the solution is likewise complex; children who are read to are more likely to show improved literacy overtime but for many working class parents and families, time is in short supply.

— Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of complex

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Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Fires in salt cedar can create spotting conditions and complicate suppression efforts, especially on windy days, when embers are carried ahead of containment lines, according to the department.

— Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 4 May 2026

Definition of complicate

Adjective

As in Rohmer’s films, the nuances here involve intricate dialogue.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026
The earthmoving, landscaping and intricate system of water features will be the most extensive at any of the approximately 250 golf courses in Mexico, transforming the open desert landscape of southern Baja into a lush and secluded environment.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of intricate

Adjective

With wit and élan Amitav Ghosh explores India’s own reincarnation as a democracy, brilliant societies emerging from tangled layers of the postcolonial era.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026
If your logistics data is a tangled mess of different carrier formats, an AI agent cannot parse your reliability.

— Arne Jeroschewski, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of tangled

Adjective

Inside the labyrinthine monasteries, Irene finds not just a missing dad but the absurd rulebook of patriarchy itself.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026
Yvonne will also help guests riding the metro figure out how to navigate the labyrinthine Elements mall (connected to the hotel).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026

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