Bedeviled

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Pronunciation: /bɪˈdɛvəld/

Definitions of bedeviled

verb to torment or harass persistently

Example Sentences

A1 The simple math problem bedeviled the young student.

A2 The computer virus bedeviled the company's network for weeks.

B1 The lack of funding bedeviled the progress of the research project.

B2 The team's poor communication bedeviled their chances of winning the championship.

C1 The political scandal bedeviled the president's entire administration.

C2 The unresolved conflict between the two countries bedeviled diplomatic relations for years.

adjective tormented or harassed persistently

Example Sentences

A1 The bedeviled cat couldn't catch the mouse.

A2 The bedeviled student struggled to understand the math problem.

B1 The bedeviled writer faced constant distractions while trying to finish their novel.

B2 The bedeviled team was unable to come up with a solution to the complex problem.

C1 The bedeviled politician faced relentless criticism from the media.

C2 The bedeviled detective was determined to solve the baffling case.

Examples of bedeviled in a Sentence

formal The company's financial performance was bedeviled by a series of unexpected setbacks.

informal His attempts to fix the leaky faucet were bedeviled by one problem after another.

slang The team's chances of winning were bedeviled by injuries to key players.

figurative Her mind was bedeviled by doubts and insecurities, making it hard for her to focus.

Grammatical Forms of bedeviled

past tense

bedeviled

plural

bedeviled

comparative

more bedeviled

superlative

most bedeviled

present tense

bedevils

future tense

will bedevil

perfect tense

have bedeviled

continuous tense

is bedeviling

singular

bedeviled

positive degree

bedeviled

infinitive

to bedevil

gerund

bedeviling

participle

bedeviled

Origin and Evolution of bedeviled

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bedeviled' originated from the Old English word 'bedewelian' which means to torment or harass by evil spirits.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bedeviled' has evolved to also mean to cause continual trouble or distress to someone.