vexed

[ vekst ]

/ vɛkst /

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adjective

irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks.

much discussed or disputed: a vexed question.

tossed about, as waves.

Origin of vexed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at vex, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM vexed

vex·ed·ly

[vek-sid-lee], /ˈvɛk sɪd li/, adverbvex·ed·ness, nounhalf-vexed, adjectiveun·vexed, adjective

Words nearby vexed

veto, vet. sci., vex, vexation, vexatious, vexed, vexillary, vexillate, vexillographer, vexillology, vexillum

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Example sentences from the Web for vexed

For weeks since our pilgrimage, the furious debate over the Ground Zero mosque has vexed me.
A Muslim Questions the Mosque|Asra Q. Nomani|August 10, 2010|DAILY BEAST
In 1911 naval policy was, for the first time, one of the vexed questions in a general election.
All Afloat|William Wood
The young man was still less disposed to be vexed with Wolf for his delay when Barbara appeared in Ursel's room.
Barbara Blomberg, Complete|Georg Ebers
"Gilbert Blythe," answered Anne, vexed to find herself blushing.
Anne Of Green Gables|Lucy Maud Montgomery

Let my sorrowing soul and my vexed bones again rejoice, for with Thee there is mercy and plenteous redemption.
Morning and Evening Prayers for All Days of the Week|John Habermann
This was something of a damper to us, and the captain looked not a little mortified and vexed.
Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern Volume 11|Various

British Dictionary definitions for vexed

vexed

/ (vɛkst) /

adjective

annoyed, confused, or agitated

much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question)

Derived forms of vexed

vexedly (ˈvɛksɪdlɪ), adverbvexedness, noun

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单词	vexed
释义	vexed [ vekst ] / vɛkst / SEE SYNONYMS FOR vexed ON THESAURUS.COM adjective irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks. much discussed or disputed: a vexed question. tossed about, as waves. Origin of vexed late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at vex, -ed² OTHER WORDS FROM vexed vex·ed·ly [vek-sid-lee], /ˈvɛk sɪd li/, adverbvex·ed·ness, nounhalf-vexed, adjectiveun·vexed, adjective Words nearby vexed veto, vet. sci., vex, vexation, vexatious, vexed, vexillary, vexillate, vexillographer, vexillology, vexillum Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for vexed For weeks since our pilgrimage, the furious debate over the Ground Zero mosque has vexed me. A Muslim Questions the Mosque\|Asra Q. Nomani\|August 10, 2010\|DAILY BEAST In 1911 naval policy was, for the first time, one of the vexed questions in a general election. All Afloat\|William Wood The young man was still less disposed to be vexed with Wolf for his delay when Barbara appeared in Ursel's room. Barbara Blomberg, Complete\|Georg Ebers "Gilbert Blythe," answered Anne, vexed to find herself blushing. Anne Of Green Gables\|Lucy Maud Montgomery Let my sorrowing soul and my vexed bones again rejoice, for with Thee there is mercy and plenteous redemption. Morning and Evening Prayers for All Days of the Week\|John Habermann This was something of a damper to us, and the captain looked not a little mortified and vexed. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern Volume 11\|Various British Dictionary definitions for vexed vexed / (vɛkst) / adjective annoyed, confused, or agitated much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question) Derived forms of vexed vexedly (ˈvɛksɪdlɪ), adverbvexedness, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to vexed annoy, disturb, perplex, exasperate, displease, peeve, infuriate, disquiet, irritate, offend, rile, irk, torment, agitate, gall, embarrass, afflict, pique, hassle, anger
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vexed

adjective

Origin of vexed

OTHER WORDS FROM vexed

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Example sentences from the Web for vexed

British Dictionary definitions for vexed

adjective

Derived forms of vexed

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