vexing

adjective

vex·​ing ˈvek-siŋ How to pronounce vexing (audio)
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem
vexingly adverb

Examples of vexing in a Sentence

the constantly changing schedule was somewhat vexing, but I coped
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Meanwhile, the Gloria administration is still struggling with the vexing crisis of homelessness. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025 Such revelations would open up incredible opportunities for new research and potentially explain vexing problems such as dark energy and the Hubble tension. Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025 The rapid spread of that variant is evidence of another vexing development: fraud as a service. Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025 But economists say the central bank will face a vexing dilemma if the duties both increase prices and weaken the economy or tip it into recession, as many forecasters predict. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vexing

Word History

First Known Use

1569, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vexing was in 1569

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“Vexing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vexing. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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vexing

adjective
: causing or likely to cause vexation : vexatious
a vexing problem

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