Vexatious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Vexatious is an adjective meaning Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
Meaning
Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
More Meanings
- (law, of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
- (law, of a party or entity) In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.
- (archaic) Full of trouble or disquiet
Example Sentences
a vexatious lawsuit
a vexatious litigant
He leads a vexatious life.
Although this letter is vexatious, I must not forget that my little entertainment has brought me a visiter in the Marquess of Wentworthdale, on an errand of no small moment, as the Countess of Rotheles may soon learn, to her surprise, for I shall, probably, see him at the Opera to-night.
Synonyms for vexatious
Depending on context, synonyms include harassed, distressed, annoyed, vexed, vexing, galling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vexing, plaguy, annoying, nettlesome, bothersome, pesky.
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