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   vexed

   /ˈvɛkst/

   adjective

   • 1. (of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic: "the relationship is becoming strained over the vexed question of money" Similar disputedin disputecontestedin contentioncontentiousdebateddebatableopen to debateopen to questionquestionableat issueopen to doubtcontroversialmootunresolvedunsettledup in the airundecidedyet to be decidedundeterminedunconcludedongoingproblematicproblematicaltaxingknottythornyticklishdelicateinformal:stickydiceyhairyiffydodgyOpposite undisputedresolved
   • 2. annoyed, frustrated, or worried: "I'm very vexed with you!" Similar annoyedirritatedangryiratefuriousincensedinflamedenragedinfuriatedmaddenedfumingwrathfulcholericexasperatedpiquedirkednettledill-humouredhot-temperedtestycrossin a bad moodin a temperin high dudgeonhuffyin a huffput outfed updisgruntleddispleaseddissatisfiedfrustratedresentfulupsetperturbedfrettedbotheredtroubledworriedagitatedharassedharriedflustereddistressedinformal:aggravatedpeevedmiffedmiffymadriledhacked offpeed offhot under the collarfoaming at the mouthbrowned offcheesed offbrassed offnot best pleasednarkedeggyteed offticked offsoresteamedvexvulgar slang:pissed offpissedliterary:irefularchaic:snuffywrathOpposite calmcontent

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   • 1. vexedly adverb

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   What does vexed mean?

   • Economists argue over the vexed question of how to reduce spending. What is the pronunciation of vexed? 棘手的, 傷腦筋的, 引起爭議的… 棘手的, 伤脑筋的, 引起争议的… controvertido… problemático… Need a translator? Get a quick, free translation! VEXED definition: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: 2. difficult to deal…. Learn more.

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   What is the difference between VEX and Irk?

   • vex implies greater provocation and stronger disturbance and usually connotes anger but sometimes perplexity or anxiety. irk stresses difficulty in enduring and the resulting weariness or impatience of spirit. bother suggests interference with comfort or peace of mind. This problem has vexed researchers for years. We were vexed by the delay.

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   What does Vex mean?

   • The meaning of VEX is to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to. How to use vex in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Vex.

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   • Also found in: Thesaurus, Idioms, Wikipedia. 1. Irritated, distressed, or annoyed: the vexed parents of an unruly teenager. 2. Persistently unresolved or much debated: a vexed question. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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     VEXED definicja: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot...

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     VEXED translate: 棘手的；傷腦筋的；引起爭議的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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   Vexed means irritated, annoyed, or much discussed and disputed. It can also mean afflicted by torment or trouble, or tossed about by physical forces. See examples, synonyms, and word history of vexed.

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   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.

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   Vex means to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to someone or something. It can also mean to irritate, annoy, or puzzle. See synonyms, examples, and word history of vex.

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    Vexed can be an adjective meaning irritated or annoyed, or a verb meaning to disturb or confuse. Find synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences for vexed in this online thesaurus.