vexing
Definition
Adjective: 1. Causing irritation, annoyance, or frustration: Describes something that is persistently bothersome, troubling, or provoking mild anger. 2. Extremely annoying or displeasing: Describes something that is intensely aggravating or exasperating.
Usage and Examples
- General Use: Used to describe situations, problems, or behaviors that are frustrating and cause annoyance.
- The constant software updates were a vexing problem for the users.
- It is vexing to lose your keys just as you are leaving the house.
- She faced a series of vexing questions from the interviewer.
Advanced Usage
- "vexing issue/problem/question": A common collocation describing a particularly troublesome and difficult-to-solve matter.
- The committee debated the vexing issue of budget allocation for hours.
- Used to describe a persistent, nagging thought or feeling.
- He was troubled by the vexing thought that he had forgotten something important.
Variants and Related Words
- Vex (verb): To annoy, frustrate, or worry.
- The complicated instructions vexed the new employees.
- Vexation (noun): The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; or the cause of such a feeling.
- She sighed in vexation.
- The traffic jam was a major vexation.
- Vexatious (adjective): Causing or tending to cause annoyance, frustration, or worry. Often used in formal or legal contexts.
- The lawsuit was dismissed as vexatious litigation.
Synonyms
- Annoying
- Irritating
- Bothersome
- Exasperating
- Galling
- Infuriating
- Maddening
- Nettlesome
Antonyms
- Pleasing
- Delightful
- Agreeable
- Soothing
Related Idioms and Phrases
- A vexing dilemma: A situation requiring a difficult choice between two equally undesirable options.
- The politician was caught in a vexing dilemma between two unpopular policies.
Adjective
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causing irritation or annoyance
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tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
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aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
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found it galling to have to ask permission
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an irritating delay
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nettlesome paperwork
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a pesky mosquito
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swarms of pestering gnats
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a plaguey newfangled safety catch
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a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
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a vexatious child
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it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong
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extremely annoying or displeasing
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his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
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I've had an exasperating day
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her infuriating indifference
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the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
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