Basic Details
Word: Complicated
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is difficult to understand or deal with because it has many parts or is intricate.
Synonyms: Complex, intricate, involved
Antonyms: Simple, straightforward, easy
Idioms and Phrases
- Complicated web: This phrase describes a situation that is confusing and has many interconnected parts. Example: "The project turned into a complicated web of tasks that nobody could follow."
- Knotty problem: Refers to a problem that is very complex and hard to solve. Example: "The scientist faced a knotty problem in her research that took months to resolve."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The instructions were too complicated for me to follow, so I asked for help.
Example 2: His explanation of the topic was complicated, leaving the students even more confused.
Example 3: After much thought, I realised that life is not as complicated as we sometimes make it.
Fun Fact
The word "complicated" comes from the Latin word "complicare," which means "to fold together." This gives a sense of how different elements are intertwined and make understanding something much more difficult.
Famous Quote
"Any fool can make something complicated. It takes a genius to make it simple." - Woody Guthrie
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "complicated" mean?
a) Easy to understand
b) Difficult to understand or deal with
c) Very clear
d) Straightforward
Answer: b) Difficult to understand or deal with
2. Which of these is a synonym of "complicated"?
a) Simple
b) Complex
c) Easy
d) Clear
Answer: b) Complex
3. Which word is an antonym of "complicated"?
a) Intricate
b) Simple
c) Involved
d) Difficult
Answer: b) Simple
4. Which sentence uses "complicated" correctly?
a) The book was so complicated that I read it in one day.
b) She found the puzzle too complicated and gave up.
c) The simple recipe was complicated with extra steps.
d) He solved the complicated question easily.
Answer: b) She found the puzzle too complicated and gave up.
5. What does the idiom "knotty problem" mean?
a) A very simple problem
b) A difficult and complex problem
c) A solved problem
d) A popular problem
Answer: b) A difficult and complex problem
