CEFR B1

vexing

verb

Meaning

To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Examples

The constant delays began to vex the passengers.
His inability to find his keys vexed him greatly.

Synonyms: annoy, irritate, exasperate, aggravate

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vexing (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /vɛks/

Definition

To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters.

Examples

The constant delays began to vex the passengers.
His inability to find his keys vexed him greatly.
She was vexed by the petty arguments of her colleagues.

How to Use vexing

vex someone (prepositional phrase): To cause annoyance or frustration to a person. — "The constant noise from the construction site continued to vex the residents."
vexed by something (prepositional phrase): To be annoyed or frustrated by something. — "He was deeply vexed by the lack of progress on the project."

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