vex·a·tious

[vek-sey-shuhs]
adjective
1.
causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
2.
Law. (of legal actions) instituted without sufficient grounds and serving only to cause annoyance to the defendant.
3.
disorderly; confused; troubled.

Origin:
1525–35; vexati(on) + -ous

vex·a·tious·ly, adverb
vex·a·tious·ness, noun
non·vex·a·tious, adjective
non·vex·a·tious·ly, adverb
non·vex·a·tious·ness, noun
un·vex·a·tious, adjective
un·vex·a·tious·ly, adverb
un·vex·a·tious·ness, noun


1. disturbing, provoking, irritating.


1. delightful.
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vexatious (vɛkˈseɪʃəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  vexing or tending to vex
2.  vexed
3.  law (of a legal action or proceeding) instituted without sufficient grounds, esp so as to cause annoyance or embarrassment to the defendant: vexatious litigation
 
vex'atiously
 
adv
 
vex'atiousness
 
n

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Example sentences
Thus indeed, when the case was in the best position, it came through his
  vexatious tyranny into a much worse one.
The committee next turned to the topic of a proposed rule addressing vexatious
  litigants.
The complaint alleged breach of the insurance contract, and vexatious refusal
  to pay.
No enemy is so despicable but he may do one a vexatious turn.
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