Vex

Pronunciation: /vɛks/

Definitions of vex

verb to annoy, irritate, or provoke someone to anger

Example Sentences

A1 I am vexed because I lost my keys.

A2 She was vexed by the constant noise outside her window.

B1 The unclear instructions on the test vexed the students.

B2 His inability to solve the math problem vexed him greatly.

C1 The ongoing political corruption in the country vexes many citizens.

C2 The lack of progress on the project vexed the team leader.

Examples of vex in a Sentence

formal The complicated legal case continued to vex the attorneys involved.

informal I'm really vexed about not being able to find my keys this morning.

slang That math test totally vexed me, I didn't understand any of the questions.

figurative Her constant complaints began to vex him like a buzzing mosquito in the room.

Grammatical Forms of vex

• past tense: vexed
• plural: vexes
• comparative: more vexed
• superlative: most vexed
• present tense: vex
• future tense: will vex
• perfect tense: have vexed
• continuous tense: is vexing
• singular: vex
• positive degree: vex
• infinitive: vex
• gerund: vexing
• participle: vexed

Origin and Evolution of vex

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French and Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vex' originated from Old French 'vexer' and Latin 'vexare' meaning 'to shake, disturb'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vex' evolved to encompass a broader meaning of causing annoyance or distress, beyond just physical shaking or disturbance.