Word Information

Vexing

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Definitions for Vexing

adjective
extremely annoying or displeasing
Synonyms
exasperating infuriating maddening
Examples
  1. his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
  2. I've had an exasperating day
  3. her infuriating indifference
  4. the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
adjective
causing irritation or annoyance
Synonyms
annoying bothersome galling irritating nettlesome pesky pestering pestiferous plaguy plaguey teasing vexatious
Examples
  1. tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
  2. aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
  3. found it galling to have to ask permission
  4. an irritating delay
  5. nettlesome paperwork
  6. a pesky mosquito
  7. swarms of pestering gnats
  8. a plaguey newfangled safety catch
  9. a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
  10. a vexatious child
  11. it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
verb
cause annoyance in
Synonyms
annoy rag get to bother get at irritate rile nark nettle gravel vex chafe devil
Examples
  1. disturb, especially by minor irritations
  2. Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
  3. It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
verb
disturb the peace of mind of
Synonyms
worry vex
Examples
  1. afflict with mental agitation or distress
  2. I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
verb
change the arrangement or position of
Synonyms
agitate vex disturb commove shake up stir up raise up
verb
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
Synonyms
vex
Examples
  1. vex the subject of the death penalty
verb
be a mystery or bewildering to
Synonyms
perplex vex stick get puzzle mystify baffle beat pose bewilder flummox stupefy nonplus gravel amaze dumbfound
Examples
  1. This beats me!
  2. Got me--I don't know the answer!
  3. a vexing problem
  4. This question really stuck me

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