vexing

vexing

adjective

Definition of VEXING

:  causing or likely to cause vexation :  vexatious <a vexing problem>

— vex·ing·ly adverb

Examples of VEXING

1. <the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped>

First Known Use of VEXING

1569

Related to VEXING

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, vexatious, annoying

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