- present participle of vex.
vexing
- bothersome adj.
- difficult adj.
- disquieting adj.
- disturbing adj.
- galling adj.
- irksome adj.
- mischievous adj.
- nettlesome adj.
- perturbing adj.
- pesky adj.
- teasing adj.
- torturous adj.
- troublesome adj.
- troublous adj.
- trying adj.
- unsatisfactory adj.
- unsettling adj.
- upsetting adj.
- worrisome adj.
- harassment n.
- provocation n.
- ribbing n.
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Yet finding the right winners, and sizing them appropriately, in a trade that seems increasingly crowded, has been vexing for even seasoned investment managers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
Roy, 34, campaigns with an aura of sunny progressive pragmatism, arguing that the city can rein in ballooning liability in part by tackling its vexing infrastructure issues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
She also believed that Oklahoma’s justice system had thrown the book at Walters as a convenient way to clear a vexing case.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
I have some exciting editions planned, but I also want to hear from you: What money matters are vexing you?
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
It was the “acting like a lady” term of the equation that was so vexing.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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