Definition

Adverb: In a manner that causes annoyance, frustration, or worry.

Usage

The adverb "vexatiously" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done in a way that is irritating, troublesome, or likely to provoke annoyance.

Examples

• The legal proceedings were vexatiously prolonged by the defendant's constant objections.
• He would vexatiously interrupt the meeting with off-topic questions.
• The software update vexatiously reset all my custom preferences without warning.

Advanced Usage

• Legal Context: In law, "vexatiously" often describes actions or litigation initiated without sufficient grounds, intended to harass or annoy the opposing party.
  • The court ruled that the lawsuit was vexatiously filed and ordered the plaintiff to pay the defendant's legal costs.

Variants and Related Words

• Vexatious (adjective): Causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry.
  • The vexatious delays at the airport tried everyone's patience.
• Vex (verb): To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
  • The complex instructions vexed the new employees.
• Vexation (noun): The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
  • She sighed in vexation after the third failed attempt.

Synonyms

• Annoyingly
• Troublesomely
• Irritatingly
• Provokingly
• Harassingly

Antonyms

• Pleasantly
• Agreeably
• Delightfully
• Comfortingly

Adverb

1. in a vexatious manner