Vexed Meaning in English
word · lemma: vex
ˈvɛkst
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vˈɛkst
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Definição
Feeling annoyed, worried, or frustrated, often because of a difficult problem or situation.
Uso & Nuances
Formal and literary; mainly used to describe annoyance mixed with confusion or frustration, not just anger. Common in phrases like 'a vexed question' (difficult problem). Less common in everyday speech; 'annoyed' or 'frustrated' are more casual.
Spanish: molesto - irritadoPortuguese (BR): irritado - aborrecidoPortuguese (PT): irritado - aborrecidoChinese (Simplified): 苦恼的 - 恼火的Chinese (Traditional): 苦惱的 - 惱火的Hindi: चिड़ा हुआ - परेशानArabic: مستاء - منزعجBengali: কষ্টিত - বিরক্ত - উদ্বিগ্নRussian: раздосадованный - озадаченныйJapanese: 困惑した - 苛立ったVietnamese: bối rối - bực bộiKorean: 괴로워하는 - 짜증나는Turkish: canı sıkkın - sinirli - kafa karışıkUrdu: پریشان - برہمIndonesian: kesal - jengkel - bingung
Frases de Exemplo
She looked vexed after the meeting.
basic
He gave a vexed sigh.
basic
The teacher was vexed by the constant noise.
basic
I'm vexed that nobody called me back.
natural
It's a vexed issue that people have debated for years.
natural
You seem vexed. Do you want to talk about it?
natural