troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"
A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble. Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union Later Mr Moi raised the vexed question of refugees. see also vex = thorny
If someone or something vexes you, they make you feel annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. It vexed me to think of others gossiping behind my back = annoy + vexed vexed Exporters, farmers and industrialists alike are vexed and blame the government. + vexing vex·ing There remains, however, another and more vexing problem. see also vexed. to make someone feel annoyed or worried (vexer, from vexare)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty
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[ veks ] (transitive verb.) 15th century. Middle English, from Middle French vexer, from Latin vexare to agitate, harry; probably akin to Latin vehere to convey; more at WAY.