vexed

Examples

• All

• I'm vexed that Disney is taking over this epic saga.

  Blog text (14)

• "He sounded weary and vexed."

  Fiction book (1992)

• You can choose to appreciate it or you can choose to be vexed by it.

• I am vexed about my country.

  Blog text (9)

• So ask pardon, if today I seemed vexed.

  Risen (2016)

• "For just a moment, she sounded vexed at not knowing."

  Fiction book (1991)

• "Why like a den?" I said in a vexed tone.

  Fiction book (2002)

• Oh, how our mother is vexed and powerless.

  Blog text (18)

• "He was very much in love with his wife and baby daughter, and was sorely vexed that he might die and lose them forever."

  Fiction book (1990)

• Despite his repeated efforts, Prospero's mind remains still vexed.

  Academic text (2005)

Synonyms

A

annoyed

vsvexed

77 1.0

Feeling a little angry or bothered by something small

is more likely to include distress from petty or ongoing problems

I

irritated

vsvexed

44 3.1

Feeling annoyed or a little angry because something keeps bothering you

is broader, covering upset from petty or persistent problems

E

exasperated

vsvexed

18 4.4

Very annoyed and impatient because something is difficult or not working

is less intense, covering upset from petty or ongoing problems rather than intense anger

P

peeved

vsvexed

11 6.7

Annoyed or a little angry about something small

is used for stronger upset from repeated or persistent problems

H

harried

vsvexed

4 7.3

Feeling very busy and worried because of many small tasks

is about upset from petty or ongoing problems rather than demand-related stress

P

pestered

vsvexed

5.1

Annoyed by repeated small questions and interruptions

is about ongoing upset from petty or persistent problems

H

harassed

vsvexed

4.6

Feeling worried and tired because of a lot of pressure

is the general feeling from petty or persistent problems rather than pressure

N

nettled

vsvexed

7.4

Feeling annoyed or slightly angry at something

is about upset from petty or ongoing problems, not only single provocations

B

bothered

vsvexed

1.6

Feeling upset, worried, or slightly annoyed by something

is more about upset from petty or ongoing problems rather than mere unease

Antonyms

S

satisfied

285 1.3

Pleased because you achieved something or got the result you wanted

U

untroubled

4 3.5

Calm and not worried about problems

How Annoyed

enraged

4.1

angry

∞ 1.0

upset

∞ 1.0

vexed

2 6.5

annoyed

77 1.0

irritated

44 3.1

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology