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Vexed vs Indignant - What's the difference?

vexed | indignant | Related terms |

Indignant is a synonym of vexed.



As adjectives the difference between vexed and indignant

is that vexed is annoyed, irritated or distressed while indignant is showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

As a verb vexed

is past tense of vex.

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)

    • indignant

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Showing anger or indignation, especially at something unjust or wrong.

    • Synonyms

    * angry, infuriated, mad, resentful

    Related terms

    * indign * indignation

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