vexed

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  2. verb disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  3. verb change the arrangement or position of

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, vex, chafe, devil

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