adj
vexed
VEHKST
Vexed (adj) means Annoyed, irritated, or troubled. Example: “She looked vexed after the third delayed flight.”
adj
1
Annoyed, irritated, or troubled.
"She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job."
"He would be left in no doubt that they were annoyed. He might even go so far as to deduce that they were quite vexed."
— Terry Pratchett, Eric (1990)
"She looked vexed after the third delayed flight."
2
Much debated and difficult to resolve, describing a question or issue.
"Immigration remains a vexed political issue."
How to use vexed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither annoyed, or (for issues) long-debated and hard to settle.
Common pairings
a vexed question
feeling vexed
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more vexed
- Superlative
- most vexed
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Etymology
From Middle English vexed, the past-tense form of vex.
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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.
