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Meaning of vexed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vexed

Pronunciation:/ˈvɛkst/

verb

Definitions

  1. To trouble aggressively, to harass.

  2. To annoy, irritate.

  3. To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

  4. To twist, to weave.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Annoyed, irritated or distressed

    Example: She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.

  2. Much debated, discussed or disputed