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Added 10 October 2026

vexed

/ˈvɛkst/ adjective

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annoyed, irritated or distressed
She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.
much debated, discussed or disputed

verb

simple past and past participle of vex

Origin

From Middle English vexed, vexede, vexit, vixid, equivalent to vex + -ed.

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