vexatiously

In frustrating manner

Vexatiously describes doing something in a way that causes annoyance, frustration, or distress, often deliberately or persistently.

In legal contexts, it specifically characterizes actions—especially lawsuits—brought without merit and intended primarily to harass or burden the other party rather than to seek legitimate relief.

The neighbor vexatiously filed complaint after complaint with the city.

The court dismissed the case as vexatiously litigated.

annoying

irritatingly

In a vexing manner

provokingly · irksomely · gallingly · troublesomely · aggravatingly · peevishly · gratingly · tiresomely · annoyingly · tediously

legally

frivolously

In unserious manner

obstructively · procedurally · contentiously · quarrelsomely · complainingly · unreasonably · groundlessly · spuriously · abusively · oppressively

persistently

relentlessly

Without stopping or weakening

unceasingly · doggedly · persistently · unremittingly · endlessly · constantly · interminably · perpetually · chronically · recurrently

Opposites
manner of causing emotional effect

vexatiouslysoothingly

In a calming way

comfortingly · reassuringly · peacefully · tranquilly · serenely

pleasantness of interaction

vexatiouslypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

agreeably · delightfully · charmingly · amiably · genially

Family

vexatious, vexatiousness

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