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vexing

adjective

vex·​ing ˈvek-siŋ How to pronounce vexing (audio)
Synonyms of vexingnext
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem
vexingly adverb

Examples of vexing in a Sentence

the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
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The kingdom’s inward turn is a bow to its inability to dominate a vexing region, the former US ambassador to Saudi Arabia writes. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Nov. 2025 That innovation let fine-dining restaurants have more predictable cash flow and helped solve the vexing problem of people just not showing up to an establishment. Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2025 It’s been a vexing season for the Chiefs, who are 0-5 in one-score games after going 11-0 in 2024 in that category. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Nov. 2025 The site brags that 30% of Fortune 100 companies use Catalant to solve vexing problems. Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vexing

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vexing was in 1569

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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vexing. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.

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vexing

adjective
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem

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