vexed

adjective/vekst/CEFR C1

বিরক্ত; বহু বিতর্কিত

Meaning

Annoyed, or of a question, much argued over and still unsettled.

Example sentences

  • He looked vexed by the delay.দেরিতে তাকে বিরক্ত দেখাচ্ছিল।
  • This is a vexed question.এটি একটি বহু বিতর্কিত প্রশ্ন।

Common phrases with “vexed”

  • a vexed questionবিতর্কিত প্রশ্ন
  • vexed by the delayদেরিতে বিরক্ত
  • the vexed issue of feesফি নিয়ে বিতর্কিত বিষয়

A common mistake

It is a vexed question, so the answer is obvious.→It is a vexed question, so nobody agrees on the answer.

A vexed question is one people have argued over for a long time without settling it. The personal sense — feeling annoyed — is mild and slightly old-fashioned.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: irritated, annoyed

Antonyms: pleased

Similar words, and what each means

  • irritated

    বিরক্ত, খিটখিটে

    Slightly angry or annoyed.

  • annoyed

    বিরক্ত

    Slightly angry because something is bothering you.

Other English words for “বিরক্ত; বহু বিতর্কিত”

  • bored

    Tired and impatient because nothing interesting is happening.

  • annoyed

    Slightly angry because something is bothering you.

  • frustrated

    Annoyed because you cannot do or get what you want.

  • resentful

    Feeling angry because you were treated unfairly.

  • irritated

    Slightly angry or annoyed.

Opposite words

  • pleased

    সন্তুষ্ট, খুশি

    Happy and satisfied about something.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “vexed” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • বিরক্ত; বহু বিতর্কিত
    • • ভয়ানক, খুব খারাপ
    • • নাদুসনুদুস, স্থূলকায়, মোটাসোটা, গোলগাল
    • • অমায়িক, সদয়, সৌজন্যপূর্ণ
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    বিরক্ত; বহু বিতর্কিত — vexed (adjective) — বিরক্ত; বহু বিতর্কিত. Annoyed, or of a question, much argued over and still unsettled.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “vexed”?

    • • orchestral
    • • cloying
    • • irritated
    • • buff
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    irritated — irritated — বিরক্ত, খিটখিটে. Slightly angry or annoyed.

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