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
Adjective
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While nominated for Best Film, the epic Dune: Part Two was not shortlisted for Best Director for Denis Villeneuve. Elsewhere, some people were annoyed that the racy tennis film Challengers, starring Zendaya, did not receive a nod for Best Original Score.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Juliette is an engineer and she’s annoyed by this guy, but there's something about him that hooks her.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
21 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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In fact, if you can’t be bothered even to reach for the remote to select this new button, the latest firmware update will also automatically start playing the next episode after a countdown.—
John Archer,
Forbes,
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
Adjective
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When the scalp is dry, the skin becomes irritated and starts to flake off.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
1 Feb. 2025
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This combination of antimicrobial and calming properties makes your skin happy and hydrated, and not further irritated.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Scolding and whippings from Elizabeth and her exasperated father did nothing.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Senator Michael Bennet, a Democrat representing Colorado, became exasperated when Gabbard continued to talk around a condemnation of Snowden’s actions and refused to recant past comments justifying Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Barring an upset by a very capable Fremont-Oakland team, the two juggernauts from Alameda County’s biggest city should once again duke it out in the postseason.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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That’s not a 50-50 ball; that’s a 33.3-66.6 ball, and Xavier Worthy pulled the upset.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As a result, he’s ordered to attend an acting class, where students are instructed how to soften interactions with variously angry, frightened or confused patients.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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Peter Nguyen, 54, a father of a seventh-grader at the school, said lots of angry parents spoke up at the meeting.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2025
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Foster is facing a charge of aggravated murder, according to an arrest warrant filed in Licking County Court cited by CNN.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Maynor Francisco Hernandez-Rodas, 38, a citizen of Guatemala, according to the Suffolk District Attorney’s office, faces four counts of aggravated rape of a child, three counts of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and a count of enticing a child under 16.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
9 Jan. 2025
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