VEXED


Meaning of VEXED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ vekst ]

A vexed problem or question is very difficult and causes people a lot of trouble.

Ministers have begun work on the vexed issue of economic union...

Later Mr Moi raised the vexed question of refugees.

= thorny

ADJ : usu ADJ n

see also vex

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