/ˌvɛks.əˈtɔr.i/ VEX-ə-tor-ee

Definitions

1. adjective

Causing or tending to cause vexation; annoying or troublesome.

“The vexatory noise from the construction site was disturbing the whole neighborhood.”

2. noun

A thing that vexes or causes annoyance.

“The traffic congestion was considered a vexatory problem in the city’s infrastructure.”