vexatious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Adjective 1.2.1 Synonyms 1.2.2 Derived terms 1.2.3 Related terms 1.3 References

[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

[edit] Adjective

vexatious

1. Causing vexation, annoyance, trouble, or the like; teasing; annoying; troublesome.
2. Full of trouble or disquiet; harassed; distressed; annoyed; vexed.

   He leads a vexatious life. --Sir K. Digby.

[edit] Synonyms

• See also Wikisaurus:annoying

[edit] Derived terms

• vexatious suit

[edit] Related terms

• vex
• vexation
• vexatiously
• vexatiousness

[edit] References

• vexatious in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911
• vexatious in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913