vexing

adjective

vex·​ing ˈvek-siŋ How to pronounce vexing (audio)
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem
vexingly adverb

Examples of vexing in a Sentence

the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
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One of the most vexing impacts of climate change on vineyards isn’t just the heat, but also the unpredictability of rain and drought, and the ways in which that affects the fruit both during the growing season and at harvest. Brian Freedman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024 The larger issue, though, is the vexing combination of (a) huge fiscal deficits--of which interest costs are now a large part; (b) a massive debt pile that is generating those interest payments; and (c) rising interest rates. Kelly Evans, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2024 The injury report said his knee and back hurt coming off 21 pressures in that vexing loss to the Browns. Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024 Please keep this vexing conundrum at the top of your mind. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for vexing 

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vexing was in 1569

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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vexing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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vexing

adjective
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem

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