Annoyed vs. Vexed — What's the Difference?

To cause irritation to (another); make somewhat angry.

Vexed is a British comedy-drama, police procedural television series for BBC Two that aired in 2010 and 2012. Created and written by Howard Overman, the first series stars Lucy Punch as D.I. Kate Bishop and Toby Stephens as D.I. Jack Armstrong, a detective duo with a fractious relationship.

(Archaic) To harass or disturb by repeated attacks.

Irritated, distressed, or annoyed

Simple past tense and past participle of annoy

Persistently unresolved or much debated

Troubled, irritated by something unwanted or unliked (an annoyance); vexed.

Annoyed, irritated or distressed

Aroused to impatience or anger; as, feeling annoyed by the constant teasing.

Much debated, discussed or disputed

Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances.

Simple past tense and past participle of vex

Aroused to impatience or anger;

Annoyed; harassed; troubled.

Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances;

Much debated or contested; causing discussion; as, a vexed question.

Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances;

Causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed;