Vexé (en. Annoyed)

/vɛkse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adjective
One who feels an offense or annoyance.
He was vexed by his friend's comment.
Il était vexé par la remarque de son ami.
One who is angry or irritated, often without valid reason.
Don't be vexed, it wasn't intentional.
Ne sois pas vexé, ce n'était pas intentionnel.
One who shows signs of dissatisfaction.
She has a vexed look after being ignored.
Elle a un air vexé après avoir été ignorée.

Etymology

From the verb vexer, of Latin origin 'vexare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vexed as a tiny flea
To be very vexed or upset.
vexé comme un pou
not to be vexed
To remain indifferent to an unpleasant situation.
ne pas être vexé
vexed to death
To be extremely vexed or upset.
vexé à mort

Related Words

vexation
The act of vexing, feeling of offense.
vexation
vexing
That which causes vexation.
vexant
vexer
One who vexes, who causes vexations.
vexateur

Slang Meanings

To be sulky
He is a bit sulky after what happened.
Il est un peu chafouin après ce qui s'est passé.
To be upset
She is upset because she wasn't invited.
Elle a les boules parce qu'on ne l'a pas invitée.