vexing
/ˈvɛksɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing annoyance, worry, or difficulty; troublesome.
- She faced a vexing problem with her computer that wouldn't turn on.
- It was a vexing delay, but we finally got our luggage.
- The vexing noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
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noun
- The act of causing annoyance or distress.
- The teacher warned the student that his vexing of classmates would not be tolerated.
- The constant vexing of his little brother finally got on his nerves.
- Her vexing of the cat with a string was harmless but annoying.