Bedevil/bɪˈdevl/ Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Project Troubles Used to signal continuous problems in a work project or plan. Their initiative to digitize records was bedeviled by technical glitches. Pro Tip 2/3Hindered Progress Implies ongoing issues preventing successful completion of a task. Efforts to reform the education system were bedeviled by outdated policies. Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation Carries a negative tone, often pointing to serious and frustrating problems. The software release was bedeviled by security vulnerabilities.