dumbplex

dʌm-pleks verb; noun

- verb (used with object): To make something unnecessarily complex; to complicate a simple task or problem intentionally.
- noun: An instance of unnecessary or exaggerated complexity.

Noun: The software update was a classic dumbplex, adding layers of confusing navigation that frustrated users.
Verb: They dumbplexed the procedure with multiple approvals for what should have been an automatic process.

dumbplexity

dʌm-plek-si-tee noun

1. The unnecessary complication of processes, solutions, or systems where simpler alternatives would suffice, often used to exaggerate the difficulty of a problem.
2. The practice of introducing complexity to a task or problem, making it appear more elaborate or challenging than it truly is, usually to justify excessive efforts or resources.

- To impress the board, the project team embraced dumbplexity, weaving a web of complex algorithms for tasks that required straightforward solutions.

- Charles introduced a software design for review that was full of dumbplexity, missing the simple ways the problem could be solved with available services in order to just use new technologies that make the platform bloated and unnecessarily complicated.