vexatious

vex·a·tious

adj \-shəs\

Definition of VEXATIOUS

1

a : causing vexation : distressing <vexatious delays> b : intended to harass <a vexatious lawsuit>

2

: full of disorder or stress : troubled <a vexatious period in her life>

— vex·a·tious·ly adverb

— vex·a·tious·ness noun

Examples of VEXATIOUS

1. <those vexatious phone calls from telemarketers during the dinner hour>

First Known Use of VEXATIOUS

1534

Related to VEXATIOUS

Synonyms: abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, galling, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, annoying, vexing

Related Words: burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing; angering, enraging, infuriating; brattish, bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting; distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome; biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny

Near Antonyms: delightful, pleasing

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