— vexatiously , adv. — vexatiousness , n.
/vek say"sheuhs/ , adj.
1. causing vexation; troublesome; annoying: a vexatious situation.
2. Law. (of legal actions) instituted without sufficient grounds and serving only to cause annoyance to the defendant.
3. disorderly; confused; troubled.
[ 1525-35; VEXATI(ON) + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. disturbing, provoking, irritating.
Ant. 1. delightful.