vexed

• Décrit un état d'irritation, de frustration ou d'inquiétude ; s'emploie aussi pour une question ou un problème difficile à résoudre.

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.

   contrarié, agacé

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggravatedangeredannoyedexasperatedfrustratedirritatednettledpeevedriled

   Antonymescalmcontenthappypleasedsatisfied

2. Disputed or debatedC1formal

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

   contesté, débattu

   • 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.

   Synonymescontentiouscontestedcontroversialdisputed

   Antonymessettleduncontroversialundisputed

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment d'irritation, de contrariété ou d'inquiétude.

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.

   ennuyer, agacer

   • 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.

   Synonymesaggravateannoybothergallirkirritatenettlepeevepesterprovoke

   Antonymescomfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Disturb or distressB2formal

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

   vexer, contrarier

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

   Synonymesagitateannoybotherdistressharassirkirritateperturbprovoketrouble

   Antonymescalmcomfortdelightpleasereassuresoothe

3. Disarrange or disturbC1formal

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

   Déranger, mettre en désordre

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

   Synonymesagitatecommovedisturbraise upshake upstir up

4. Prolonged discussionC1formal

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

   Examiner longuement

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsiderdebatedeliberatediscussdisputeexamine

5. Bewilder or puzzleC1formal

   To be a mystery or cause bewilderment; to confuse.

   Embarrasser, intriguer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Antonymesclarifyenlightenexplain