causing vexation; troublesome; annoying

a vexatious situation.

Law . (of legal actions) instituted without sufficient grounds and serving only to cause annoyance to the defendant.

disorderly; confused; troubled.

adjective

aiding , assisting , helpful , pleasing , soothing

adjective

afflicting , aggravating , annoying , burdensome , disagreeable , disappointing , disturbing , exasperating , irksome , irritating , mean , nagging , pesky * , provoking , teasing , tormenting , troublesome , troublous , trying , ugly , unpleasant , upsetting , wicked , worrisome , worrying , bothersome , galling , nettlesome , plaguy , afflictive , anxious , carking , distressing , disturbed , harassed , pesky , thorny