overcomplicated

adjective

Definition of overcomplicatednext
as in complicated

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcomplicated
  1. complicated
  2. convoluted
  3. complex
  4. complicate
  5. intricate
  6. tangled
  7. elaborate
  8. labyrinthine
Adjective
  • There’s a recent example of how complicated that can be in practice.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Finding the balance between preserving clubhouse culture and throwing future pieces into the fire remains complicated, even as the team dropped to 60-65 following Saturday’s 5-4 walk-off loss to the New York Mets.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Interior-side, Joy and Kayley, still unaware of what’s coming, worry about the guests’ convoluted preference sheets.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Although its name keeps getting more convoluted, what’s now known as the Quail by Peninsula, a Motorsports Gathering remains simply a concours and automotive exhibition not to be missed.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of convoluted
Adjective
  • Breaking down barriers to care Mothers with mental health issues can face complex and layered barriers to care.
    — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • There are more complex versions of the term premium that seek to identify the components driving its changes.
    — Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.
    — David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.
    — Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Bridges and overhangs were clean, confirming excellent exposure calibration and the printer's ability to resolve intricate features without sacrificing dimensional accuracy.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Those jurisdictional questions look to set up a pretty intricate set of arguments before the judge gets to the merits of the case.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of intricate
Adjective
  • The architecture morphs into a tangled digital knot that only expensive crisis engineers can untangle.
    — Ihor Hamal, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Declutter by addressing culprits like unused kitchen gadgets, tangled cords, and outdated electronics to free up space.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of tangled
Adjective
  • No corners are cut so the guest experience is unparalleled, from the service to the scenery which is equally elaborate inside and outside the rides.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The series, which featured elaborate original musical numbers ranging from Broadway parodies to pop pastiches, earned Bloom a Golden Globe for best actress in a television comedy or musical as well as an Emmy and Critics’ Choice Award.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of elaborate
Adjective
  • And Ullom’s film’s journey to theaters was a labyrinthine one as well.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Martinelli’s case, similar to the whispers that have emerged this week around Lewis-Skelly, is an example of moving parts within a labyrinthine beast of a transfer system.
    — Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of labyrinthine

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