Definition of VEXED

vexed

Meanings

Verb

  • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • change the arrangement or position of
  • subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
  • be a mystery or bewildering to
  • simple past and past participle of vex

Adjective Satellite

  • troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
    • "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"
  • causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed
    • "the vexed issue of priorities"
    • "we live in vexed and troubled times"

Adj

  • annoyed, irritated or distressed
  • much debated, discussed or disputed

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English vexed, vexede, vexit, vixid, equivalent to vex + -ed.

Antonyms

reassure

Scrabble Score: 16

vexed is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
vexed is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
vexed is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

vexed is a valid Words With Friends word