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vexatious
adjective vex·a·tious \-shəs\
Definition of VEXATIOUS
1
a : causing vexation : distressing <vexatious delays> b : intended to harass <a vexatious lawsuit>
2
: full of disorder or stress : troubled <a vexatious period in her life>
— vex·a·tious·ly adverb
— vex·a·tious·ness noun
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First Known Use of VEXATIOUS
1534
Related to VEXATIOUS
- Synonyms
- abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, annoying, vexing
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