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
Recent Examples on the Web More vexing for the moderators may be just what questions to ask, and how and when to ask them. Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 June 2024 One of the most vexing problems that has bothered consumers for decades is the price of electricity in Connecticut, which has often ranked at the top or near the top of the most expensive states for utility costs. Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024 Their return has been put on hold to allow engineers more time to troubleshoot two vexing hardware problems that emerged on the spacecraft after launch. Lee Billings, Scientific American, 26 June 2024 But while safety has dominated the headlines, there’s another vexing issue facing Boeing that threatens to explode this summer. Will Daniel, Fortune, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for vexing 

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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 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

vexing

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

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