vexing

adjective
UK: /ˈveksɪŋ/
US: /ˈveksɪŋ/

  1. Annoying or irritating.

    1. That is a vexing problem.
    2. Dealing with bureaucracy can be a deeply vexing experience.

  2. Causing worry or difficulty.

    1. It's vexing to wait so long.
    2. The delay in the project's approval is exceedingly vexing.

Synonyms

aggravating irritating troubling bothersome annoying
vexing verb

  1. Present participle of vex. To annoy or bother someone.

    1. He is vexing his brother.
    2. The constant noise was vexing me to no end.

  2. To cause distress or worry to someone.

    1. These questions are vexing me.
    2. The ethical implications of the decision are vexing the entire team.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vexing" in English means: Annoying or irritating., Causing worry or difficulty..

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

Synonyms for "vexing": aggravating, irritating, troubling, bothersome, annoying.

Example usage of "vexing": "That is a vexing problem.". More examples on the page.