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vexing

adjective

Extremely annoying or displeasing

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Word length
6
Starts with
V
Ends with
G
Contains
EX
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
C2

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adjective

  1. Extremely annoying or displeasing

    “His cavalier curtness of manner was exasperating”

adjective

  1. Causing irritation or annoyance

    “Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork”

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His cavalier curtness of manner was exasperating
I've had an exasperating day
Her infuriating indifference
The ceaseless tumult of the jukebox was maddening
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

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