as in frustrating
causing annoyance
the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
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as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
my coworkers' loud, endless conversations vexed me
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as in puzzling
to throw into a state of mental uncertainty
a mystery novel that is sure to vex even the canniest readers
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Recent Examples of vexing
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
All being well, The New Yorker can be expected to provoke any future historians with its mettle, its range, its vexing quirks, and the fizz of its curiosity.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
This plan, officially called the Repayment Assistance Plan, aims to make student loan payments more manageable for future borrowers while solving a vexing problem: balances that grow instead of shrink.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This is especially vexing given that January 2025 saw apparel imports from Asia reach a record high, accounting for 77 percent of America’s total apparel sourcing, according to Lu.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
In a vexing case, what was unheard and what did not happen proved to be the crucial evidence.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2025
All being well, The New Yorker can be expected to provoke any future historians with its mettle, its range, its vexing quirks, and the fizz of its curiosity.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
This plan, officially called the Repayment Assistance Plan, aims to make student loan payments more manageable for future borrowers while solving a vexing problem: balances that grow instead of shrink.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This is especially vexing given that January 2025 saw apparel imports from Asia reach a record high, accounting for 77 percent of America’s total apparel sourcing, according to Lu.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vexing
Adjective
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All of which is just my way of explaining why fans, who love these stories, might be distraught and might see all the success Martin has had thanks to his unfinished work and the support of his fans, as frustrating.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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To help avoid these frustrating and disappointing situations, travelers should plan to bring along a healthy dose of skepticism on their next trip—and think twice before paying for any offer that sounds too good to be true.—
Jessica Puckett,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Verb
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Researchers are particularly focused on unraveling the puzzling interplay between gas content, magma pressure and lava flow dynamics.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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Almost two years into his ordeal, Gould learned of an initiative at the National Institutes of Health that focuses on solving the country’s most puzzling medical cases.—
Jason Liebowitz,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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While the wrinkling could be slightly annoying for some, given the luxurious feel of the sateen cover, the wrinkling wasn’t a deal breaker.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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For anyone with wide feet who’s used to settling for less in terms of fit, this slip-on style is a breath of fresh air—no annoying break-in period, no hotspots, and no slipping around.—
Lauren Paige Richeson,
Health,
29 May 2025
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When handled, these treefrogs secrete a sticky toxin as a defense, which can be irritating to mucous membranes of people or pets who make contact with them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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All three ingredients offer significant benefits for skin brightening and skin texture, but also tend to be irritating to people with sensitive skin.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing has officially happened yet, but the tension is disturbing with the consequences potentially devastating.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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That’s a quite disturbing possibility since AGI could wield such an act on a scale of immense magnitude and with globally adverse consequences.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Rodin Cars The big idea behind Rodin is to build cars without bothering about vehicle regulations – in stark contrast to F1 cars, which are subject to several rules around how they're put together.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Jan. 2025
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The city and state have also been ramping up efforts to engage troubled vagrants sleeping and sometimes bothering straphangers, connecting them with services and shelter and potentially involuntary treatment.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
27 Dec. 2024
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According to Yau, those with acne-prone skin should reach for a stainless steel gua sha—unlike natural stone, stainless steel is non-porous and anti-bacterial, preventing unwanted breakouts and aggravating easily congested skin.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Following his final round, the two-time major champion detailed surviving the weekend without aggravating his rib injury.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vexing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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