adj
vexing
Vexing (adj) means causing annoyance or frustration. Example: “It's a vexing habit — he never replies to messages on time.”
adj
1
Causing annoyance or frustration.
"It's a vexing habit — he never replies to messages on time."
How to use vexing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAnnoying or frustrating.
Common pairings
a vexing issue
vexing problem
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Word forms
- Plural
- vexings
- Comparative
- more vexing
- Superlative
- most vexing
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It's a _____ habit — he never replies to messages on time.
Etymology
From vex + the suffix -ing.
Synonyms
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galling
maddening
pestiferous
pestering
infuriating
nettlesome
bothersome
exasperating
pesky
irritating
plaguey
annoying
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Rhymes for vexing
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What does “vexing” mean?
The word “vexing” means causing annoyance or frustration. In plain terms, annoying or frustrating.
How do you use “vexing” in a sentence?
Here is “vexing” used in a sentence: “It's a vexing habit — he never replies to messages on time.”
What part of speech is “vexing”?
“Vexing” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of vexing?
"vexing" (adj) means causing annoyance or frustration.
