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Vexed vs Embarrassed - What's the difference?

vexed | embarrassed |

As adjectives the difference between vexed and embarrassed

is that vexed is annoyed, irritated or distressed while embarrassed is having a feeling of shameful discomfort.

As verbs the difference between vexed and embarrassed

is that vexed is (vex) while embarrassed is (embarrass).

vexed

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • annoyed, irritated or distressed
    • She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.
  • much debated, discussed or disputed
    • the vexed question of whether or not to kiss on a first date

    Quotations

    * 1990 — , Eric , p 72 *: He would be left in no doubt that they were annoyed. He might even go so far as to deduce that they were quite vexed .

    Verb

    (head)
  • (vex)

    • embarrassed

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having a feeling of shameful discomfort.
    • After returning from the pool, Aleshia felt significantly better, though she was still slightly embarrassed .

    Derived terms

    * embarrassedly

    Verb

    (head)
  • (embarrass)