vexing
/ˈveksɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · [vˈɛksɪŋ] /ˈveksɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · [vˈɛksɪŋ] /ˈvek-siŋ How to pronounce vexing (audio)/ (ame, mw)
vexing — adjective
- vexingpositive
- more vexingcomparative
- most vexingsuperlative
1. describes something that makes you feel bothered or stressed because it stays di
describes something that makes you feel bothered or stressed because it stays difficult, confusing, or full of small problems.
Sahil found the tax form vexing because two pages asked the same question.
find + object + vexing
The most vexing part of the move was finding parking near Putri's apartment.
the most vexing part
A vexing delay at the clinic made Jason miss his afternoon train.
It was vexing when the school website erased Lauren's payment twice.
Beatrix said the loose cupboard door was vexing during every breakfast.
- frustrating
stronger and more emotional; often used when progress is blocked
- irritating
more everyday and often used for noises or repeated habits
- troublesome
focuses more on practical difficulty than on emotional reaction
- straightforward
easy to understand or deal with
- manageable
still a problem, but one you can handle without much trouble
文法句型
vexing + noun
be + vexing
find + something + vexing
用法筆記
Often used in careful or slightly formal English for repeated problems, awkward questions, or delays with no easy fix. It is stronger than inconvenient and more bookish than annoying.