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vexatious

ve·xa·tious

UK/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/ US/vɛˈkseɪʃʌs/ uncommon archaic

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 pesky mosquito”
  • “swarms of pestering gnats”
  • “a plaguey newfangled safety catch”
  • “a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him”
  • “a vexatious child”
  • “it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong”

Origin

a 1650 vexation + -ous

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