Vexed

Pronunciation: /vɛkst/

Definitions of vexed

adjective feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress

Example Sentences

A1 She was vexed by the noisy neighbors.

A2 The complicated instructions on the package vexed him.

B1 The constant delays in the project have left the team feeling vexed.

B2 The unresolved issue continued to vex her, causing sleepless nights.

C1 His vexed expression indicated his frustration with the situation.

C2 The politician's controversial remarks have vexed many members of the public.

Examples of vexed in a Sentence

formal The professor was vexed by the lack of effort put into the students' assignments.

informal I could tell she was really vexed when her computer crashed right before the presentation.

slang He was so vexed when he found out his favorite band was not performing at the festival.

figurative His mind was vexed with thoughts of what could have been if he had made different choices in life.

Grammatical Forms of vexed

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

Origin and Evolution of vexed

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'vexed' originated from the Old French word 'vexer' which came from the Latin word 'vexare' meaning 'to shake, disturb, annoy'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'vexed' has evolved to encompass a broader range of emotions beyond annoyance, including frustration, anger, and agitation.