vexed

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

ruОписывает состояние раздражения, фрустрации или беспокойства; также используется для описания проблемы или вопроса, который трудно решить.esDescribe un estado de irritación, frustración o preocupación; también se usa para referirse a un problema o cuestión difícil de resolver.frDécrit un état d'irritation, de frustration ou d'inquiétude ; s'emploie aussi pour une question ou un problème difficile à résoudre.deBeschreibt einen Zustand von Verärgerung, Frustration oder Unruhe; wird auch für ein schwieriges oder umstrittenes Problem oder eine Frage verwendet.ptDescreve o estado de irritação, frustração ou preocupação; também é usado para descrever um problema ou questão difícil de resolver.zh形容感到烦恼、苦恼、焦虑或不安的状态；也可用于形容难以解决的问题或事情。arيصف حالة من الانزعاج أو الإحباط أو القلق. كما يُستخدم لوصف مسألة أو قضية صعبة الحل.

1. Annoyed or frustrated B2 formal

   Feeling or showing irritation, annoyance, or distress.

   • 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.

   ruРаздражённыйesMolesto o frustradofrcontrarié, agacédeVerärgertptIrritadozh恼怒的arمنزعج

   Синонимы: aggravatedangeredannoyedexasperatedfrustratedirritatednettledpeevedriled

   Антонимы: calmcontenthappypleasedsatisfied

2. Disputed or debated C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruСпорныйesDisputado o debatidofrcontesté, débattudeUmstrittenptControversozh有争议的arمُتَنازَع عليه

   Синонимы: contentiouscontestedcontroversialdisputed

   Антонимы: settleduncontroversialundisputed

• more vexed comparative form
• most vexed superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия, вызывающего у кого-либо чувство раздражения, разочарования или беспокойства.esVerbo que se usa para denotar la acción de causar a alguien un sentimiento de irritación, molestia o inquietud.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment d'irritation, de contrariété ou d'inquiétude.deVerb, das eine Handlung bezeichnet, die bei jemandem Ärger, Verdruss oder Unruhe hervorruft; auch jemanden quälen oder beunruhigen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de causar em alguém um sentimento de irritação, frustração ou preocupação. Pode também significar incomodar persistentemente ou atormentar alguém com pequenas coisas.zh动词，表示使某人感到烦恼、恼怒或不安。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على إحداث شعور بالضيق أو الانزعاج أو الإرباك أو القلق لدى شخص ما، أو إثارة غيظه وإغضابه.

1. Annoy or irritate B2 formal

   To cause annoyance or irritation, especially through minor disturbances.

   • 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.

   ruРаздражатьesfastidiar, molestarfrennuyer, agacerdeÄrgernptIrritarzh使烦恼arأَزْعَجَ

   Синонимы: aggravateannoybothergallirkirritatenettlepeevepesterprovoke

   Антонимы: comfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Disturb or distress B2 formal

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

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

   ruТревожитьesPerturbar o afligirfrvexer, contrarierdeBeunruhigenptIncomodarzh使烦恼arإزعاج

   Синонимы: agitateannoybotherdistressharassirkirritateperturbprovoketrouble

   Антонимы: calmcomfortdelightpleasereassuresoothe

3. Disarrange or disturb C1 formal

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

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

   ruПриводить в беспорядокesDesordenar o perturbarfrDéranger, mettre en désordredeIn Unordnung bringenptDesordenar ou perturbarzh扰乱arإحداث الفوضى

   Синонимы: agitatecommovedisturbraise upshake upstir up

4. Prolonged discussion C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОбсуждатьesExaminar detenidamentefrExaminer longuementdeErörternptDiscutirzh反复讨论arمناقشة مطولة

   Синонимы: considerdebatedeliberatediscussdisputeexamine

5. Bewilder or puzzle C1 formal

   To be a mystery or cause bewilderment; to confuse.

   • 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.

   ruОзадачитьesDesconcertar o confundirfrEmbarrasser, intriguerdeVerwirrenptConfundirzh使困惑arحَيَّرَ

   Синонимы: bafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Антонимы: clarifyenlightenexplain

• vexed past participle
• vexed past simple
• vexing present participle
• vexes third person singular