unvexed
Definition
- Adjective:
- Not troubled or disturbed: "unvexed" describes a state of being free from worry, irritation, or agitation. It implies a calm, untroubled condition.
- Not annoyed or offended: It can also mean not feeling vexation, displeasure, or resentment.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- She remained unvexed by the constant noise from the street. (She was not disturbed or irritated by the noise.)
- His unvexed expression showed that the criticism did not bother him. (His calm face indicated he felt no annoyance.)
- The unvexed surface of the lake reflected the clear sky. (The water was undisturbed, smooth, and calm.)
Advanced Usage
- "unvexed by": followed by a noun or noun phrase indicating the potential source of disturbance.
- He was unvexed by the delays in the project. (He remained calm and untroubled despite the delays.)
- "unvexed in mind": describing a mental state free from worry.
- She fell asleep unvexed in mind. (She slept peacefully, without any troubling thoughts.)
Variants and Related Words
- Vex (verb): to cause trouble, worry, or annoyance.
- The constant questions began to vex the teacher. (The questions irritated the teacher.)
- Vexed (adjective): troubled, worried, or annoyed.
- He had a vexed look on his face after the argument. (His face showed annoyance.)
- Vexation (noun): the state of being annoyed or worried.
- The delay caused great vexation. (The delay caused much annoyance.)
Synonyms
- Untroubled: free from disturbance or worry.
- Unperturbed: not disturbed or upset.
- Calm: not agitated; peaceful.
- Serene: calm, peaceful, and untroubled.
- Unruffled: not disordered or disturbed.
Related Idioms
- Keep one's cool: to remain calm and not become angry or upset.
- Despite the chaos, she kept her cool and remained unvexed. (She stayed calm and untroubled.)
Antonyms
- Vexed: troubled, annoyed, or worried.
- Disturbed: interrupted or agitated.
- Agitated: feeling or appearing troubled or nervous.