vexing

vex

V0080100 (vĕks)tr.v. vexed, vex·ing, vex·es 1. To irritate, bother, or frustrate: was vexed at the slow pace of reform. See Synonyms at annoy.2. To cause perplexity in; baffle: "the mathematical, biological, and meteorological problems that vexed and intrigued him all the days of his life" (Robin Marantz Henig).3. To cause difficulty or trouble to: "He was determined to lay to rest the problem that had most vexed his presidency" (James Carroll).4. To cause pain or physical distress to; afflict: "O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed" (King James Bible).

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[Middle English vexen, from Old French vexer, from Latin vexāre; see wegh- in Indo-European roots.]

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vex′ed·ly (vĕk′sĭd-lē) adv.vex′er n.vex′ing·ly adv.

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Adj.	1.	vexing - extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening"exasperating, infuriating, maddeningdispleasing - causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
	2.	vexing - causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, plaguy, vexatious, plaguey, teasing, pestiferousdisagreeable - not to your liking; "a disagreeable situation"

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