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This English word came from the Old French language in the early 15th century, which took it from the Latin language word "vexare" in the 14th century.

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to vex = to annoy

vexed = annoyed

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How do you use the word vexed in sentence?

Vexed means to be annoyed, so an example of vexed ina sentence would be: I was vexed at the slow salesclerks.


What is another word for vexed?

Vexed is a very old fashioned word meaning unhappy or angry. it can also mean cursed or to have a spell on you.


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Vexed in a sentence?

vexed in a sentence is: the government had to deal with the vexed question of how to reduce spending. ---- The above is not a correct English-English use of the word vexed meaning perplexed or confused or a problematic issue. The word vexed is an adjective and cannot be used in the way shown. A more correct version of the above would be: "The government were vexed by the question of how to deal with reduced spending. ". You don't tend to find it used much these days in common language, but if you ever read Shakespeare you will find the phrase "He was sorely vexed" used frequently.


What is a sentence with the word vexed in it?

If someone has ever excessively bothered your sister, they have vexed your sister (a quote from Kate and Leopold). When monkeys eat bananas


How do you use vexed in a sentence?

i was vexed by her stupid actions .


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How do you pronounce vexed?

Like vecksed. Almost the same way you pronounce text, only with a v.


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