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Vexatious (adj) means causing annoyance or trouble.

adj
1
Causing annoyance or trouble.
2
Full of worry and unease.
3
(law) Started only to cause trouble, with no real grounds.
4
(law) Often bringing pointless court cases, so restricted from using the courts freely.
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Etymology

a 1650 vexation + -ous

vexing pestering nettlesome bothersome pesky irritating plaguey teasing galling annoying pestiferous plaguy

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What is the meaning of vexatious?
"vexatious" (adj) means causing annoyance or trouble.
What is another word for vexatious?
Other words for "vexatious" include vexing, pestering, nettlesome, bothersome, pesky, irritating.
What is the opposite of vexatious?
The opposite of "vexatious" is agreeable.
What are the different meanings of vexatious?
"vexatious" has 3 main meanings: 1. Causing annoyance or trouble; 2. Full of worry and unease; 3. (law) Started only to cause trouble, with no real grounds.

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