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   Vexed

   /ˈvekst/

   

   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-humoredhot-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

   Derivatives

   • 1. vexedly adverb

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   The meaning of VEXED is affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation. How to use vexed in a sentence.

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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.

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   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):

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   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.

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   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.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVEXED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   VEXED meaning: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: 2. difficult to deal…. Learn more.

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishvexed adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Are you vexed with me? Definition of vexed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    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: The formula vexes most of our students at first. to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length:

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVEXED definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Jun 12, 2024 · 1. irritated; annoyed. vexed at the slow salesclerks. 2. much discussed or disputed. a vexed question.