vexed

adjective
UK: /vekst/
US: /vekst/

  1. Annoyed, irritated, or frustrated.

    1. I get vexed when my bus is late.
    2. He seemed rather vexed by the unexpected change of plans.

  2. Cause someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

    1. Don't let small problems vex you so much.
    2. The constant delays vexed the travelers waiting at the airport.

Synonyms

annoyed irritated bothered aggravated disturbed exasperated
vexed transitive-verb

  1. To annoy or irritate someone.

    1. Loud noises vex me.
    2. His constant complaining began to vex everyone around him.

  2. To cause distress or worry to someone.

    1. The issue of taxation vexed the community.
    2. Unresolved questions about the project continue to vex the team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vexed" in English means: Annoyed, irritated, or frustrated., Cause someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried..

The phonetic transcription of "vexed" is /vekst/ in British English and /vekst/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vexed": annoyed, irritated, bothered, aggravated, disturbed, exasperated.

Example usage of "vexed": "I get vexed when my bus is late.". More examples on the page.