complication

Definition

  • noun: something that makes something harder to understand, explain, or deal with
  • noun: a situation or a detail of character 'complicating' the main thread of a plot

Examples

  • She experienced 'complications' during her pregnancy.

  • The negotiations stalled when 'complications' arose.

  • The patient died of 'complications' from surgery.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) That was a better time. Just sex. A little grass, a little glue... Not during pregnancy. Well, not during the final trimester. But no complications. It's great! Okay, well, that's technically, I guess, what this is. That's exactly what this is. So my daughter is just your slampiece? (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits
  • (..) God, I miss sex. Right? I mean, sometimes you just need it. It's like... I don't know, it's like cracking your neck. Why does it always gotta come with complications? - And emotions. - And guilt. Guilt. - It's women's fault. - What? (..)
    2011 Friends with Benefits