adj
vexing
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
Word Forms
more vexing comparative, vexings plural, most vexing superlative
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Etymology
From vex + the suffix -ing.