vexing Meaning, Definition & Usage
-
verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
annoy; rag; devil; bother; vex; irritate; nettle; rile; get to; nark; get at; gravel; chafe.
- Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
- It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
-
verb disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
vex; worry.
- I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me
-
verb change the arrangement or position of
raise up; disturb; commove; stir up; vex; shake up; agitate.
-
verb subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
vex.
- vex the subject of the death penalty
-
verb be a mystery or bewildering to
mystify; perplex; bewilder; get; beat; puzzle; pose; amaze; vex; baffle; flummox; stick; stupefy; gravel; nonplus; dumbfound.
- This beats me!
- Got me--I don't know the answer!
- a vexing problem
- This question really stuck me
-
adjective satellite extremely annoying or displeasing
exasperating; maddening; infuriating.
- his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating
- I've had an exasperating day
- her infuriating indifference
- the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
-
adjective satellite causing irritation or annoyance
pestering; nettlesome; plaguey; plaguy; galling; teasing; pesky; bothersome; vexatious; annoying; pestiferous; irritating.
- tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork
- aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport
- found it galling to have to ask permission
- an irritating delay
- nettlesome paperwork
- a pesky mosquito
- swarms of pestering gnats
- a plaguey newfangled safety catch
- a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him
- a vexatious child
- it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong