Definition of Vexed
Vexed
vexed


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
feeling or showing worry, distress, annoyance/irritation, or frustration;

e.g. She was vexed with me for my sarcastic comment.

(adjective)
problematic and troubling, much-debated, frustrating or difficult to understand or deal with;

e.g. He brought up the vexed matter that we had all been avoiding.

(verb)
caused someone to feel worried, annoyed, frustrated, or distressed, especially over some trivial matter;

e.g. His question vexed them greatly, and they struggled to find an answer for it.





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