vexation

noun
UK: /vɛkˈseɪʃən/
US: /vɛkˈseɪʃən/

  1. The state of being annoyed, worried, or frustrated.

    1. The long wait caused vexation.
    2. His constant complaining was a source of great vexation to his colleagues.

  2. Something that causes annoyance or frustration.

    1. Traffic jams are a daily vexation.
    2. Dealing with bureaucracy is a vexation that many people can relate to.

Synonyms

annoyance irritation frustration exasperation aggravation trouble

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vexation" in English means: The state of being annoyed, worried, or frustrated., Something that causes annoyance or frustration..

The phonetic transcription of "vexation" is /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ in British English and /vɛkˈseɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vexation": annoyance, irritation, frustration, exasperation, aggravation, trouble.

Example usage of "vexation": "The long wait caused vexation.". More examples on the page.