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- Dictionaryvexed/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 Opposite
- 2. annoyed, frustrated, or worried: "I'm very vexed with you!" Similar Opposite
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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.
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. 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.
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):
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:
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.
A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble.
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.
Definition of vexed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
