Vexatious

usgb/vekˈseɪʃəs/
adjective

Causing annoyance or worry.

She found his constant questions to be vexatious.
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Negative Emotion

It implies stronger negative feelings than just being mildly annoying or inconvenient.

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His vexatious attitude during meetings drained the team's morale.
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Repeated Actions

Usually describes repeated actions or persistent behaviors that are bothersome.

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The neighbor's vexatious loud music at night made it hard to sleep.
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Subjective Response

What's vexatious can vary from person to person depending on tolerance levels.

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For her, the constant tapping was vexatious, but others hardly noticed.
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