vexing

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vexing  /ˈvɛk sɪŋ/ ? Meaning of "vexing"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) extremely annoying or displeasing
  2. (adj) causing irritation or annoyance

Synonym(s)

bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering

Usage(s):

  1. The emerging shortages demonstrate, again, how vexing it is for the outside world to deal with Kim Jong Il and his regime.
  2. And then there was that vexing question of his family's nationality.
  3. The House of Representatives was also grappling with vexing ethics charges against one of its members.

Quotes

  1. "Inflation has been elevated for some time and prices of commodities are surging. I find these trends particularly vexing at a time when global demand growth, most likely, has slowed," Warsh said in a speech in Washington entitled, 'Using the...
    on May 21, 2008 By: Kevin Warsh Source: CEP News

  2. Supported by several Democrats on the committee and one Republican, Rep. Jim Leach, Lantos said, "The White House must try a new and bold approach to the vexing North Korean problem."
    on Nov 15, 2006 By: Tom Lantos Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "This is a pretty resilient country," Brokaw says, but it's one with "lots of vexing hangover issues."
    on Dec 7, 2007 By: Tom Brokaw Source: Cincinnati Post

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