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vexed

The word “vexed” has 1 syllable: vexed

It's pronounced as /vɛkst/

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In the thesaurus, “vexed” has 339 synonyms and 82 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vexed along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vexed

Antonyms for vexed

Meanings of vexed

  • verb
    1. To trouble aggressively, to harass.
    2. To annoy, irritate.
    3. To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
    4. To twist, to weave.
    5. To be irritated; to fret.
    6. To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
  • adjective
    1. Annoyed, irritated or distressed.
    2. Much debated, discussed or disputed.

Example Sentences

  • She looked vexed after hearing the bad news.
  • The teacher was vexed by the students' lack of attention.
  • He felt vexed by the endless delays in the project.
  • The issue of funding remains a vexed question.
  • His vexed expression showed his frustration.

On this page you'll find 421 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vexed, such as: abashed, aching, activated, addled, afflicted, affronted, afraid.

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