Annoying or frustrating; causing worry or irritation.
From Latin 'vexare,' meaning 'to shake, toss, or harass.' The word entered English in the 1500s and described something that troubles or disturbs the mind.
The Latin 'vexare' originally meant physically tossing someone around—the word evolved from physical irritation to emotional irritation, showing how our minds mirror our bodies!
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