What does vexed mean?
Vexed means annoyed, irritated or distressed.
Vexed
/ˈvɛkst/ · adjective
Meaning
annoyed, irritated or distressed.
Definitions by Sense
- annoyed, irritated or distressed
- much debated, discussed or disputed
- simple past and past participle of vex
Example Sentences
She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.
He would be left in no doubt that they were annoyed. He might even go so far as to deduce that they were quite vexed.
The question, however, as to whether rinderpest bile is capable of producing the disease in a herd innoculated with it is a very vexed one, and round this point heated controversies have been waged in other places than in Natal.
I leave aside the vexed questions about whether one or two peploi were woven and presented to Athena during the Greater (every four years) and Lesser (every year) Panathenaic festivals […]
Synonyms for vexed
Antonyms for vexed
Related Words
Word Forms
- more vexed
- most vexed
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for vexed?
Common synonyms include harried, hard, difficult, troubled.
What is the opposite of vexed?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use vexed in a sentence?
She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.
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