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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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The meaning of VEXED is affected with, marked by, or causing trouble or vexation. How to use vexed in a sentence.
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):
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. anger. annoy. bend. give someone the shits idiom. go too far idiom.
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.
A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble. Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union. ...the vexed question of whether it was acceptable for players to be paid for their performances.
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:
Definition of vexed adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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.
