Vexatious (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The constant chatter of the backseat passengers proved to be a vexatious distraction during the long road trip.
- His roommate's habit of leaving dirty dishes piled up in the sink was a particularly vexatious annoyance.
- She found the endless bureaucratic red tape surrounding the permit application process to be thoroughly vexatious.
- His actions were often seen as obtrusive and deliberately vexatious, disrupting the peaceful community gathering.
- The smell of his strong cologne hanging in the air proved to be a persistent and vexatious presence.