vexing

vexing
index provocative, unsatisfactory

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  • vexing — [vek′siŋ] adj. that vexes vexingly adv. * * * …   Universalium

  • vexing — [vek′siŋ] adj. that vexes vexingly adv …   English World dictionary

  • vexing — adj. vexing to + inf. (it is vexing to read such things in the newspapers) * * * vexing to + inf. (it is vexing to read such things in the newspapers) …   Combinatory dictionary

  • Vexing — Vex Vex, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Vexed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Vexing}.] [F. vexer, L. vexare, vexatum, to vex, originally, to shake, toss, in carrying, v. intens. fr. vehere, vectum, to carry. See {Vehicle}.] 1. To to?s back and forth; to agitate; to… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • vexing — adjective Date: 1569 causing or likely to cause vexation ; vexatious < a vexing problem > • vexingly adverb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • vexing — adj. Vexing is used with these nouns: ↑problem, ↑question …   Collocations dictionary

  • vexing — adjective 1. causing irritation or annoyance tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport found it galling to have to ask permission an irritating delay nettlesome paperwork a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • vexing — Synonyms and related words: aggravating, annoying, bothering, bothersome, disturbing, exasperating, galling, harassing, harassment, importunate, importune, irking, irksome, irritating, pesky, pestering, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential,… …   Moby Thesaurus

  • vexing — vex|ing [ veksıŋ ] adjective making you feel annoyed, confused, or worried …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • vexing — veks v. anger, irritate, exasperate; puzzle, confuse and concern …   English contemporary dictionary

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