vexatious
vexatious · more vexatious · most vexatious
раздражающий
ärgerlich, lästig, verdrießlich, nervtötend
Causing vexation or annoyanceCausing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/
» The lawsuit was dismissed as vexatious and meritless.
Meaning
4 sensesCausing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
ärgerlich, lästig, verdrießlich
раздража́ющийrazdražájuščij
causing irritation or annoyance
Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
a vexatious lawsuit
In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.
a vexatious litigant
(archaic)Full of trouble or disquiet
беспоко́йныйbespokójnyj
Examples
2 sentencesThe lawsuit was dismissed as vexatious and meritless.
Tom's vexatious behavior led to him being banned from the bar.
Translations
4 languagesРусский
By meaning 2
causing vexation:
full of trouble or disquiet:
Deutsch
By meaning 1
causing vexation:
Origin
a 1650 vexation + -ousa 1650 vexation + -ous
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Forms
more vexatious, most vexatious| Comparative | more vexatious Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most vexatious Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
16 synonymsClose in meaning
- causing irritation or annoyance:annoyingbothersomegallingirritatingnettlesomepeskypesteringpestiferous
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form