adj
vexatious
Vexatious (adj) means causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
adj
1
Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
2
Full of trouble or disquiet
3
Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
4
In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.
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Etymology
a 1650 vexation + -ous
Rhymes for vexatious
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What is the meaning of vexatious?
"vexatious" (adj) means causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
What are the different meanings of vexatious?
"vexatious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome; 2. Full of trouble or disquiet; 3. Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.