What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
irritated
Example
I was so irritated when my neighbor played loud music late at night. [irritated: adjective]
Example
The mosquito bite was so itchy that it left me feeling irritated all day. [irritated: adjective]
vexed
Example
I was vexed by the confusing instructions on the new software. [vexed: adjective]
Example
The issue with the payment system has been vexing us for weeks. [vexing: present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Irritated is more commonly used than vexed in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between irritated and vexed?
Vexed is more formal than irritated and is less commonly used in everyday language.
