vex·a·tious (v k-s  sh s)adj. 1. Causing or creating vexation; annoying. 2. Full of annoyance or distress; harassed. 3. Intended to vex or annoy. vex·a tious·ly adv.vex·a tious·ness n. |
vexatious [vɛkˈseɪʃəs]
adj
1. vexing or tending to vex
2. vexed
3. (Law) Law (of a legal action or proceeding) instituted without sufficient grounds, esp so as to cause annoyance or embarrassment to the defendant vexatious litigation
vexatiously adv
vexatiousness n
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| Adj. | 1. |  vexatious - 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" |
vexatious
adjective annoying, trying, irritating, worrying, disappointing, upsetting, distressing, provoking, unpleasant, teasing, tormenting, harassing, nagging, aggravating (informal), afflicting, troublesome, exasperating, disagreeable, burdensome, worrisome, irksome, bothersome the vexatious behaviour of petty-minded officials
calming, soothing, agreeable, relaxing, comforting, pleasant, reassuring
calming, soothing, agreeable, relaxing, comforting, pleasant, reassuring
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