vexed
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for vexed, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Annoyed, irritated, or troubled.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
pestered
harried
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Annoyed, irritated, or troubled.
“She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.”
Opposites
2. adj
Much debated and difficult to resolve, describing a question or issue.
“Immigration remains a vexed political issue.”
Opposites
How to use vexed
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a vexed question
feeling vexed
Etymology
From Middle English vexed, the past-tense form of vex.
Full origin of vexed →Frequently asked questions
What does “vexed” mean?
The word “vexed” means annoyed, irritated, or troubled. In plain terms, either annoyed, or (for issues) long-debated and hard to settle.
How do you pronounce “vexed”?
“Vexed” is pronounced VEHKST (/ˈvɛkst/ in IPA).
How do you use “vexed” in a sentence?
Here is “vexed” used in a sentence: “She looked vexed after the third delayed flight.”
What part of speech is “vexed”?
“Vexed” is an adjective.
Where does the word “vexed” come from?
The word “vexed” comes from Middle English. From Middle English vexed, the past-tense form of vex.
How many meanings does “vexed” have?
“Vexed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: annoyed, irritated, or troubled.
