Vexed — synonyms, definition

1. vexed (a)

aggrieved angry annoyed depressed disappointed displeased disputed distressed disturbed grieved hurt irritated pained piqued sore sorrowful troubled

2. vexed (Adjective)

harassed harried pestered

vexed (Adjective) — Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances. ex. "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"

vexed (Adjective) — Causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed. ex. "the vexed issue of priorities" ex. "we live in vexed and troubled times"

3. vexed (Verb)

agitated baffled beat bedeviled befuddled bewildered bothered chafed commoved confounded confused deviled discombobulated dumbfounded flummoxed foxed fuddled got got at got to • • •

vexed (Verb) — Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. ex. "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really vexes me"

vexed (Verb) — Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress. ex. "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is vexing me"

vexed (Verb) — Change the arrangement or position of.

vexed (Verb) — Subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation. ex. "vex the subject of the death penalty"

vexed (Verb) — Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly. ex. "a vexing problem"

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