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VEXED definition: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: 2. difficult to deal…. Learn more.
The meaning of VEXED is affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation. How to use vexed in a sentence.
Synonyms for VEXED: annoyed, irritated, bothered, exasperated, upset, angry, aggravated, displeased; Antonyms of VEXED: pleased, happy, satisfied, content, delighted, calm, serene, placid
1. irritated; annoyed. vexed at the slow salesclerks. 2. much discussed or disputed. a vexed question.
adjective. irritated; annoyed: The shop's customers were often vexed at the slow sales clerks. much discussed or disputed; difficult to resolve or understand; contentious: The mining rights for that area are a vexed issue. afflicted by torment or trouble (often used in combination):
When people can't resolve an issue or find a solution, it is a vexed problem — one that's become complicated because of differing and probably strong opinions. Vexed can also describe being irritated.
VEXED meaning: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: 2. difficult to deal…. Learn more.
Definition of vexed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset: This issue looks likely to continue to vex the government. Synonym. annoy. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Causing feelings of anger and displeasure. aggravate. aggrieve. alienate. anger. annoy. bend. give someone the shits idiom. go too far idiom.
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word vexed. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
