vexing

adjective

vex·​ing ˈvek-siŋ How to pronounce vexing (audio)
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem
vexingly adverb

Examples of vexing in a Sentence

the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
Recent Examples on the Web In multiple cells on that floor as well as on the first floor, the mattresses had chunks missing, an issue Camacho found particularly vexing. Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2024 Miss Manners concedes that the double standard here is vexing. Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 1 June 2024 Media executives said in interviews that Google had left them in a vexing position. Katie Robertson, New York Times, 1 June 2024 But Vermes’ team is mostly healthy this spring, making this year’s start even more vexing. Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for vexing 

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Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vexing was in 1569

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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vexing. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

vexing

adjective
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem

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