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vexatious

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vex·a·tious  (vk-sshs)
adj.
1. Causing or creating vexation; annoying.
2. Full of annoyance or distress; harassed.
3. Intended to vex or annoy.
vex·atious·ly adv.
vex·atious·ness n.
vexatious
Adjective
vexing
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Adj.1.vexatiousvexatious - 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"
annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, plaguy, plaguey, vexing, teasing, pestiferous
disagreeable - not to your liking; "a disagreeable situation"
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