vexed
Say it: VEKST /vɛkst/ · adjective
What “vexed” means
Annoyed, frustrated or worried about something.
More precisely: Annoyed, frustrated or worried.
Example: “He was vexed by the endless delays on the renovation.”
When to use it
Use it for irritation or worry over a troublesome problem. It sounds slightly formal or old-fashioned in everyday speech.
Similar words
annoyed, irritated, exasperated
Where it comes from
From Latin vexare, "to shake, disturb."
Quick check
A confusing booking form keeps rejecting your details, leaving you annoyed and unsure what to do. How do you feel?
livid or vexed?
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vexed
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