Vexing (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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
- Her constantly loud chewing was vexing him to no end during the meeting.
- The old, creaky bed was vexing to sleep on, keeping him awake all night.
- His condescending attitude was particularly vexing, and she had to bite her tongue not to lash out.
- The vexing problem of the high cost of living was a major concern for the city's residents.
- The researcher found the inconclusive results to be vexing, as they didn't seem to match the hypothesis.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Extremely annoying or displeasing; "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"; "the ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The conflicting information provided by the two experts was vexing and made it difficult to make a decision.
- Her boss's constant micromanaging was a vexing aspect of her job that she struggled to cope with.
- The never-ending series of construction delays on the highway was vexing for commuters who relied on it to get to work.
- The noise from the neighbor's apartment was vexing and made it hard for her to focus on her studies.
- The team's failure to score despite numerous scoring opportunities was vexing for the coach and fans alike.