Synonyms for

Vexed

Verb / vekst / Another word for vexed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

feeling annoyed, frustrated, or worried

Synonyms & similar words

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Example sentences

  1. He was vexed when he couldn't find his keys.
  2. She was vexed with the slow service at the restaurant.
  3. The dog was vexed by the loud fireworks.
  4. I was vexed when my computer crashed.
  5. The teacher was vexed by the students' lack of attention.

Quotes

  • There is nothing that so much gratifies an ill tongue as when it finds an angry heart. - Thomas Fuller
  • Don't vex your mother. - Louisa May Alcott
  • Anger is often more hurtful than the injury that caused it. - Unknown

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