Vexing — synonyms, definition

1. vexing (a)

awkward bothersome disturbing gnawing infuriating irksome maddening nagging pesky provoking troublesome

2. vexing (Adjective)

annoying exasperating galling irritating nettlesome pestering pestiferous plaguey plaguy teasing vexatious

vexing (Adjective) — Extremely annoying or displeasing. ex. "his cavalier curtness of manner was vexing"

vexing (Adjective) — Causing irritation or annoyance. ex. "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong"

3. vexing (Verb)

agitating baffling beating bedeviling befuddling bewildering bothering chafing commoving confounding confusing deviling discombobulating dumbfounding flummoxing foxing fuddling getting getting at getting to • • •

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

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

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

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

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

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