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Meaning of vexatious

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

vexatious

Pronunciation:/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.

  2. Full of trouble or disquiet

    Synonyms:annoyeddistressedharassedvexed
  3. (of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.

    Example: a vexatious lawsuit

  4. (of a party or entity) In the habit of starting vexatious litigation and therefore liable to have restraints placed on one's ability to access the courts.

    Example: a vexatious litigant