Definitions
- Describing a feeling of annoyance or frustration. - Referring to a situation that is causing irritation or difficulty. - Talking about a person who is difficult to deal with or understand.
- Describing a feeling of intense irritation or annoyance. - Referring to a situation that has become unbearable or intolerable. - Talking about a person who is frustrating or difficult to deal with.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe feelings of annoyance or frustration.
- 2Both can be used to describe difficult situations or people.
- 3Both convey a sense of irritation or impatience.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Exasperated conveys a stronger sense of irritation or annoyance than vexed.
- 2Duration: Vexed can refer to a temporary feeling of annoyance, while exasperated suggests a more prolonged or ongoing state of irritation.
- 3Cause: Vexed can be caused by minor annoyances, while exasperated is usually caused by more significant or persistent problems.
- 4Usage: Vexed is less common in everyday language than exasperated.
- 5Connotation: Vexed has a more neutral connotation, while exasperated can have a negative or even hostile connotation.
Remember this!
Vexed and exasperated are synonyms that both describe feelings of annoyance or frustration. However, exasperated conveys a stronger sense of irritation and is usually caused by more significant or persistent problems. In contrast, vexed is less intense and can refer to temporary annoyances or difficult people. While both words are similar, exasperated is more commonly used in everyday language.
