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- DictionaryVexed/ˈvekst/
adjective
- 1. (of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic: "the relationship is becoming strained over the vexed question of money"
- 2. annoyed, frustrated, or worried: "I'm very vexed with you!"
The meaning of VEXED is affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation. How to use vexed in a sentence.
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.
VEXED definition: 1. difficult to deal with and causing a lot of disagreement and argument: 2. difficult to deal…. Learn more.
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.
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.
1. irritated; annoyed. vexed at the slow salesclerks. 2. much discussed or disputed. a vexed question.
Define vexed. vexed synonyms, vexed pronunciation, vexed translation, English dictionary definition of vexed. adj. 1. Irritated, distressed, or annoyed: the vexed parents of an unruly teenager. 2. Persistently unresolved or much debated: a vexed question.
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:
Synonyms for VEXED: annoyed, irritated, bothered, exasperated, upset, angry, aggravated, displeased; Antonyms of VEXED: pleased, happy, satisfied, content, delighted, calm, serene, placid.
