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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
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):
1. irritated; annoyed. vexed at the slow salesclerks. 2. much discussed or disputed. a vexed question.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need. adjective. causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed. “the vexed issue of priorities” “we live in vexed and troubled times” synonyms: difficult, hard. not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure.
Definition of vexed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. a. : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to. the restaurant is vexed by slow service. b. : to bring physical distress to. a headache vexed him all morning. c. : to irritate or annoy by petty provocations : harass. vexed by the children. d. : puzzle, baffle. a problem to vex the keenest wit. 2. : to shake or toss about. Synonyms. aggravate.
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.
verb (used with object) to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him. Synonyms: nettle, fret, irk, anger. Antonyms: delight. to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many. Her arthritis vexed her all night. Synonyms: harass, harry, hector. to confuse or bewilder; confound:
