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vexed [vɛkst] adj
1. annoyed, confused, or agitated 2. much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question) vexedly [ˈvɛksɪdlɪ] adv vexedness n ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
vexed adjective 1. annoyed, upset, irritated, worried, troubled, bothered, confused, disturbed, distressed, provoked, put out, fed up, tormented, pissed (Brit, Austral., & N.Z. slang), harassed, aggravated (informal), afflicted, agitated, ruffled, exasperated, perplexed, nettled, pissed off (taboo slang), miffed (informal), displeased, riled, peeved (informal), hacked off (U.S. slang), out of countenance He was vexed by the art establishment's rejection of his work. 2. controversial, disputed, contested, moot, much debated, hot-button (informal) Later the minister raised the vexed question of refugees. Translations vexed [vekst] ADJ 1. (= angry) → enfadado, enojado(LAm) to be vexed (with sb) (about sth) → estar enfadado or (LAm) enojado (con algn) (por algo) to get vexed (with sb) (about sth) → enfadarse or (LAm) enojarse (con algn) (por algo) in a vexed tone → en tono ofendido, en tono de enojo 2. [question] → reñido, controvertido vexed [vɛkst] adj b. (question) → controverso/a, dibattuto/a vexed [vɛkst] adj b. (question) → controverso/a, dibattuto/a How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Jupiter, vexed at his request because he was not satisfied with his size and strength of body, and desired yet more, not only refused to give him horns, but even deprived him of a portion of his ears. When you came, perhaps in drink, and bade the porters go to the police station and asked about the blood, I was vexed that they let you go and took you for drunken. A nothing vexed him; and suspected slights of his authority nearly threw him into fits. |
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