vexatious

The definition of vexatious is causing annoyance, or full of annoyance.

(adjective)

An example of something vexatious is a computer that won't stop beeping in the office.

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See vexatious in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

  1. characterized by or causing vexation; annoying, troublesome, etc.
  2. Law instituted without real grounds, chiefly to cause annoyance to the defendant: said of legal actions

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See vexatious in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Causing or creating vexation; annoying.
  2. Full of annoyance or distress; harassed.
  3. Intended to vex or annoy.

Related Forms:

  • vex·aˈtious·ly adverb
  • vex·aˈtious·ness noun

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