vexed
[ vekst ]
/ vɛkst /
adjective
irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks.
much discussed or disputed: a vexed question.
tossed about, as waves.
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Related formsvex·ed·ly [vek-sid-lee] /ˈvɛk sɪd li/, adverbvex·ed·ness, nounhalf-vexed, adjectiveun·vexed, adjective
Definition for vexed (2 of 2)
vex
[ veks ]
/ vɛks /
verb (used with object)
to irritate; annoy; provoke: His noisy neighbors often vexed him.
to torment; trouble; distress; plague; worry: Lack of money vexes many.
to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length: to vex a question endlessly without agreeing.
to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about.
to afflict with physical pain.
Origin of vex
1375–1425; late Middle English vexen < Old French vexer < Latin vexāre to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, frequentative of vehere to carry, convey
SYNONYMS FOR vex
Related formsvex·er, nounvex·ing·ly, adverb
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British Dictionary definitions for vexed (1 of 2)
vexed
/ (vɛkst) /
adjective
annoyed, confused, or agitated
much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question)
Derived Formsvexedly (ˈvɛksɪdlɪ), adverbvexedness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for vexed (2 of 2)
vex
/ (vɛks) /
verb (tr)
to anger or annoy
to confuse; worry
archaic to agitate
Derived Formsvexer, nounvexing, adjectivevexingly, adverb
Word Origin for vex
C15: from Old French vexer, from Latin vexāre to jolt (in carrying), from vehere to convey
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