Definition of Vexed
Vexed
vex·ed


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Feeling annoyed or frustrated, often in a puzzled or perplexed way.

e.g. The complex math problem left her vexed and confused.

(adjective)
problematic and troubling, much-debated, frustrating or difficult to understand or deal with;

e.g. He brought up the vexed matter that we had all been avoiding.

(verb)
caused someone to feel worried, annoyed, frustrated, or distressed, especially over some trivial matter;

e.g. His question vexed them greatly, and they struggled to find an answer for it.



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