adj

vexed

VEHKST

Vexed (adj) means Annoyed, irritated, or troubled. Example: “She looked vexed after the third delayed flight.”

adj

Annoyed, irritated, or troubled.

"She looked vexed after the third delayed flight."

Much debated and difficult to resolve, describing a question or issue.

"Immigration remains a vexed political issue."

How to use vexed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither annoyed, or (for issues) long-debated and hard to settle.

Common pairings

a vexed question feeling vexed

more vexed comparative, most vexed superlative

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From Middle English vexed, the past-tense form of vex.

Origin: Middle English

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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.