Describing Complexity: English Vocabulary List

having many complex parts or details that make it difficult to understand or work with

"The pattern is intricate."

"The intricate clockwork mechanism required a skilled artisan to repair and maintain its delicate moving parts."

(of a system, device, or technique) intricately developed to a high level of complexity

"The device is sophisticated."

"The sophisticated algorithm could analyze vast amounts of data to predict future market trends with remarkable accuracy."

having many complex parts or aspects

"The story is multi-layered."

"The multi layered political thriller kept the audience engaged with its complex plot and unexpected character developments throughout the film."

including many specific elements or pieces of information

"The report is detailed."

"The detailed architectural plans provided all the necessary specifications for constructing the new skyscraper precisely as designed."

causing confusion due to being complex or unclear

"The problem is perplexing."

"The perplexing disappearance of the ancient artifact left the archaeologists with more questions than answers about its whereabouts."

difficult to do or handle and requiring skill or caution

"This is a tricky problem."

"Navigating the treacherous mountain pass required tricky maneuvering and a great deal of concentration from the experienced driver."

causing problems, difficulties, or annoyance

"The cough is troublesome."

"The troublesome child was always getting into fights at school and the principal had to call his parents almost every single week."

causing confusion or bewilderment due to being difficult to understand or explain

"The question is baffling."

"The baffling disappearance of the missing hiker remained unsolved for years until a hunter found his old camp deep in the forest."

presenting difficulties or concerns, often requiring careful consideration or attention

"His behavior is problematic."

"The problematic software crashed several times a day and the frustrated users demanded that the company release a fix immediately to address the issues."

causing confusion or making something difficult to explain or understand

"Her disappearance is mystifying."

"The mystifying magic trick left the audience wondering how the magician had made the elephant disappear from the stage in front of their eyes."

causing confusion or lack of understanding

"The instructions are bewildering."

"The bewildering array of options on the menu made it hard for her to choose what to order for her dinner."

not involving difficulty in doing or understanding

"The recipe is simple."

"The solution to the math problem was actually quite simple once the teacher explained it step by step to the entire class."

done with little or no difficulty

"Her dance seemed effortless."

"The effortless grace of the professional dancer made the difficult routine look easy even though she had practiced it for thousands of hours."

not needing a lot of time, energy, or attention

"The job is undemanding."

"The undemanding job did not pay very much but it allowed her to relax and spend more time with her family at home."

easy and not causing any issues or difficulties

"The process is unproblematic."

"The unproblematic transition to the new software surprised everyone because they had expected technical issues and delays during the upgrade process."

(of a machine, piece of equipment, etc.) easy to use or understand by ordinary people

"The app is user-friendly."

"The user friendly interface of the new app made it easy for elderly people to learn how to use their smartphones without frustration."

straightforward, simple, and easily understood without any confusion or complexity

"The rules are clear-cut."

"The clear cut rules of the game made it easy for new players to understand how to play without needing a long explanation."

having a surface that is even and free from roughness or irregularities

"The surface is smooth."

"The smooth surface of the lake reflected the mountains perfectly creating a mirror like image that was breathtakingly beautiful to see."

not causing trouble or difficulties and being easy to deal with

"The journey was untroublesome."

"The untroublesome journey to the airport took only twenty minutes because there was no traffic on the highway at that time."

free from mess or untidiness

"The room is uncluttered."

"Her uncluttered workspace allowed her to concentrate fully on the important tasks at hand without distraction."

requiring little effort or engagement

"The task is unchallenging."

"The unchallenging puzzle was too easy for the experienced players so they finished it in just a few minutes without any effort."

easy to endure or accomplish

"The injection was painless."

"The painless injection surprised the child who had been crying and screaming before the nurse gave him the shot in his arm."

simple and straightforward, without unnecessary complications

"She is an unfussy eater."

"The unfussy eater would try any food that was placed in front of him without complaining or asking for something else to eat."

clear and with no room left for confusion or doubt

"The message is unambiguous."

"The unambiguous answer left no room for doubt or confusion and everyone understood exactly what they needed to do next."

extremely easy or simple to do

"The test was easy-peasy."

"The easy peasy quiz was so simple that even the youngest student in the class answered every single question correctly without any help."

(of a person) avoiding participation or engagement in a situation or activity

"He remained uninvolved."

"The uninvolved father missed all of his son's soccer games and school plays because he was always traveling for work."

very small in amount or degree, often the smallest possible

"The cost is minimal."

"The minimal amount of sugar in this recipe makes it a healthy choice for people watching their weight carefully."