vexed

• Описывает состояние раздражения, фрустрации или беспокойства; также используется для описания проблемы или вопроса, который трудно решить.

Describes a state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried; also used to describe a problem or issue that is difficult to resolve.

1. Annoyed or frustratedB2formal

   Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress.

   Раздражённый

   • She was vexed by the constant interruptions during her work.
   • He grew vexed when the computer crashed again.
   • The teacher looked vexed at the students' lack of attention.

   Synonymsaggravatedangeredannoyedexasperatedfrustratedirritatednettledpeevedriled

   Antonymscalmcontenthappypleasedsatisfied

2. Disputed or debatedC1formal

   Referring to a topic or issue that is widely discussed or argued about.

   Спорный

   • The vexed question of tax reform remains unresolved.
   • This is a vexed issue in the political debate.
   • The committee discussed the vexed problem of urban planning.

   Synonymscontentiouscontestedcontroversialdisputed

   Antonymssettleduncontroversialundisputed

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство раздражения, разочарования или беспокойства.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

1. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance or irritation, especially through minor disturbances.

   Раздражать

   • The constant noise from the construction site vexed the residents.
   • His habit of interrupting others vexed his colleagues.
   • She was vexed by the slow internet connection.

   Synonymsaggravateannoybothergallirkirritatenettlepeevepesterprovoke

   Antonymscomfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Disturb or distressB2formal

   To disturb someone's peace of mind, causing mental agitation or distress.

   Тревожить

   • The troubling news vexed her deeply.
   • He was vexed by the uncertainty of his future.
   • The unresolved argument continued to vex them.

   Synonymsagitateannoybotherdistressharassirkirritateperturbprovoketrouble

   Antonymscalmcomfortdelightpleasereassuresoothe

3. Disarrange or disturbC1formal

   To change the arrangement or position of something, causing disorder.

   Приводить в беспорядок

   • The wind vexed the papers on the desk.
   • She vexed the carefully arranged flowers by accident.
   • The children vexed the neatly stacked books.

   Synonymsagitatecommovedisturbraise upshake upstir up

4. Prolonged discussionC1formal

   To subject something to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation.

   Обсуждать

   • The committee vexed the proposal for hours without reaching a conclusion.
   • They vexed the issue at every meeting.
   • The legal team vexed the contract's fine print.

   Synonymsconsiderdebatedeliberatediscussdisputeexamine

5. Bewilder or puzzleC1formal

   To be a mystery or cause bewilderment; to confuse.

   Озадачить

   • The complex riddle vexed even the brightest students.
   • His strange behavior vexed everyone who knew him.
   • The sudden change in plans vexed the entire team.

   Synonymsbafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Antonymsclarifyenlightenexplain