Vexed (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The single mother was vexed by the constant demands of her job and her family responsibilities.
- Her vexed expression revealed the frustration she felt with the never-ending paperwork.
- The teacher was vexed by the students' constant chatter and lack of focus in class.
- The vexed homeowner had to deal with a leaky faucet, a broken air conditioner, and a noisy neighbor all in one day.
- The parents of the misbehaving child were vexed by the constant calls from the school and the need to discipline their child.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The vexed question of climate change has been debated by scientists and politicians for decades.
- The company's financial struggles have been a vexed issue for investors, who are struggling to find a solution.
- The vexed problem of poverty in the city has been a challenge for local authorities to address.
- The vexed topic of immigration reform has been a contentious issue in the country's politics.
- The vexed issue of racial inequality has been a persistent problem in the education system.