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vexatious

The correct spelling is vexatious.

How to pronounce vexatious

/vɛkˈseɪʃəs/
adjective

IPA: /vɛkˈseɪʃəs/

Say it like: Vex-ash-ows

The correct spelling is vexatious. Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome. For example: "a vexatious lawsuit"

Usage Examples

a vexatious lawsuit

a vexatious litigant

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Causing vexation or annoyance; teasing; troublesome.
  2. 2.Full of trouble or disquiet
  3. 3.(of an action) Commenced for the purpose of giving trouble, without due cause.
  4. 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.

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