vexing question

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

a question that is difficult to answer and causes annoyance

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Examples (10)

  • The budget deficit remains a vexing question for economists.
  • For years, the origin of the universe has been a vexing question for scientists.
  • Finding a sustainable energy source is a vexing question for humanity.
  • The sudden decline in wildlife populations presented a vexing question to conservationists.
  • How to balance economic growth with environmental protection is a particularly vexing question.
  • The teacher posed a vexing question about the meaning of life.
  • This ethical dilemma has become a vexing question for modern society.
  • Despite countless debates, the issue of universal healthcare remains a vexing question.
  • She grappled with the vexing question of whether to pursue her dreams or play it safe.
  • The lack of clear evidence made it a truly vexing question for the jury.