as in annoyed
subjected to and reacting with irritation
my dog was clearly vexed with me for having been gone all week, and hardly greeted me when I came home
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as in bothered
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my coworkers' loud, endless conversations vexed me
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as in confused
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
a mystery novel that is sure to vex even the canniest readers
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Recent Examples of vexed
Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 July 2024
Rocking all-black and a bandana to cover his nose and mouth, Abel displays the same vexed anger as his controversial Tedros character from HBO’s The Idol, which had the plug pulled after one season.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Those obstacles, which vexed Harris and her predecessors, are part of the same curse that could shape the future presidential prospects of Vice President-elect JD Vance.
—Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The briefing occasionally descended into shouting between Jean-Pierre and vexed reporters who said the White House has not been straight with them about Biden’s health.
—Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 July 2024
Rocking all-black and a bandana to cover his nose and mouth, Abel displays the same vexed anger as his controversial Tedros character from HBO’s The Idol, which had the plug pulled after one season.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
Verb
Chase Field has long vexed the MLB franchise.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 8 Apr. 2024
Those obstacles, which vexed Harris and her predecessors, are part of the same curse that could shape the future presidential prospects of Vice President-elect JD Vance.
—Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexed
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Incompatible partners, on harder days, may consistently feel resentful, combative or simply annoyed in one another’s presence.Mark Travers, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Postecoglou understandably felt annoyed, but Madley did not make a mistake.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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With the exception of the Russell 2000, which gained 1%, none of the major indices bothered to get out of bed the day after Christmas.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The technology behind an LLM is sufficiently advanced because the people using it have not bothered to understand it.Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
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Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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There are different reasons why your vulva may become irritated or inflamed.Heidi Cope, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Also, Roach was asked by several people and he was seemingly getting irritated with the consistent questions.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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There’s comic mileage in Gromit’s expressive eyes – ranging from exasperated to determined – as the heroic dog endeavors to save the day.Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
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Todd and Margo are arguably the funniest part of Christmas Vacation, thanks to Guest and Louis-Dreyfus’s exasperated performances, projecting a vibe before everything was a vibe.Matthew Jacobs, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2024
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New Mom Gives Birth, Only To Learn What Family Did With Baby By Jack Beresford Senior Life and Trends Reporter 10 A woman whose daughter was born via cesarean section has opened up about the one thing that left her upset following the birth.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Playing shorthanded against one of the best defenses the Vols have faced all season did not help the visitors’ upset chances.David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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When customers are angry, representatives by nature are likely to get defensive.Tomas Gorny, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Watching his massive bank of video screens with the angry mob clashing with the Raiders, there seems to be more than a hint of veracity to that intriguing statement.Jeff Spry, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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In New York, first-degree murder charges are reserved for killings with aggravated circumstances, such as those involving police officers, torture or if someone is hired to kill.Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Three of the men involved who committed the fatal assault – Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral – were each found guilty of aggravated murder.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Vexed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.
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