vexing
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Health care is a vexing issue in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
And this week, he spoke about another issue vexing him: men’s sperm count.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
A “tsunami” of CDs coming due is vexing savers who are worried about redeploying their money.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Imagine how vexing this has been for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, whose gutty season yet again ended with a frustrating fizzle.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
And Mrs. Caruthers said nothing but nice things about Clara, which might be vexing but also made Ophie think she wouldn’t have wanted Clara killed.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing vexing
Chains
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Remains of the Day
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
This Week In Culture: Current Events Vocab for September 12–18, 2020
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!