English dictionary

vexatious

adjective

Pronunciation

/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/

Audio pronunciation

Parts of speech

Definitions

adjective

  1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
  2. Full of trouble or disquiet
  3. (of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
  4. (of a party or entity) In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.

Example sentences

a vexatious lawsuit
a vexatious litigant

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