vexed

[ vekst ]

/ vɛkst /

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adjective

irritated; annoyed: vexed at the slow salesclerks.

much discussed or disputed: a vexed question.

tossed about, as waves.

Origin of vexed

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at vex, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM vexed

vex·ed·ly

[vek-sid-lee] /ˈvɛk sɪd li/, adverb vex·ed·ness, noun half-vexed, adjective un·vexed, adjective

Words nearby vexed

veto, vetter, vex, vexation, vexatious, vexed, vexillary, vexillate, vexillographer, vexillology, vexillum

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It flowed in a steady, equable current, unvexed by storm or tempest.

The Classic Myths in English Literature and in Art (2nd ed.) (1911) |Charles Mills Gayley
The shores were once more a clear picture, greener than ever and unvexed by the wind.

Gideon's Band |George W. Cable
It was not until long after midnight that he relaxed his straining, uneasy vigil, and stretched himself to unvexed sleep.

The Flockmaster of Poison Creek |George W. Ogden
Ten, and of Vicksburg, had let the Father of Waters again run "unvexed to the sea."

Beacon Lights of History, Volume XII |John Lord

Else why not repose in quiet, unvexed by Preparations for War?

Charles Sumner; his complete works, volume 1 (of 20) |Charles Sumner

British Dictionary definitions for unvexed

vexed

/ (vɛkst) /

adjective

annoyed, confused, or agitated

much debated and discussed (esp in the phrase a vexed question)

Derived forms of vexed

vexedly (ˈvɛksɪdlɪ), adverb vexedness, noun

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