Synonyms for

Complications

Verb / ˌkɑ:mplʌˈkeɪʃʌnz / Another word for complications — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Complications are unexpected problems or difficulties that make a situation more difficult to deal with.

Synonyms & similar words

complication tortuousness complicatedness knottiness ramification problems difficulties challenges issues obstacles hurdles setbacks complexities troubles snags hitches impediments barriers trials dilemmas predicaments entanglements difficulties misfortunes complications

Synonyms by register

Formal

difficulties problems issues setbacks

Informal

trouble hassles snags hiccups

Literary

impediments hindrances obstructions

Antonyms

simplicity ease straightforwardness clarity plainness uncomplication

Common collocations

  • medical complications
  • avoid complications
  • serious complications
  • unexpected complications
  • further complications
  • complications arise
  • manage complications

Word family

noun complication
verb complicate
adjective complicated
adverb complicatedly

Usage note

Often used in medical contexts to refer to secondary problems arising from a disease or treatment. Can also refer to any factor that makes a situation more complex or difficult.

Example sentences

  1. She experienced complications during her pregnancy and had to be hospitalized.
  2. The project faced complications due to funding issues.
  3. The surgery had unexpected complications.
  4. The legal case had many complications that needed to be addressed.
  5. The new software caused complications in the computer system.

Quotes

  • 'The only thing that makes life possible is permanent, intolerable uncertainty: not knowing what comes next.' - Ursula K. Le Guin
  • 'The human capacity for burden is like bamboo- far more flexible than you'd ever believe at first glance.' - Jodi Picoult
  • 'The road to success is dotted with many tempting parking spaces.' - Will Rogers

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