vexing

Definition of Vexing in English :

Adjective

1. exasperating, infuriating, maddening, vexing

extremely annoying or displeasing

Example Sentences:
'his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating'
'I've had an exasperating day'
'her infuriating indifference'
'the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening'

2. annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, plaguey, plaguy, teasing, vexatious, vexing

causing irritation or annoyance

Example Sentences:
'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'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Vexing

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adjective

that vexes

Vexing

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tr.v.vexed, vex·ing, vex·es

1. To irritate, bother, or frustrate: was vexed at the slow pace of reform. See Synonyms at annoy.

2. To cause perplexity in; baffle: "the mathematical, biological, and meteorological problems that vexed and intrigued him all the days of his life" (Robin Marantz Henig).

3. To cause difficulty or trouble to: "He was determined to lay to rest the problem that had most vexed his presidency" (James Carroll).

4. To cause pain or physical distress to; afflict: "O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed" (King James Bible).

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