Vexation: meaning, definitions and examples
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vexation
[ vɛkˈseɪʃ(ə)n ]
feeling
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
Synonyms
aggravation, annoyance, irritation
Examples of usage
- She couldn't hide her vexation at the constant interruptions during the meeting.
- His constant criticism was a source of vexation for her.
action
The act of annoying or provoking someone to the point of anger.
Synonyms
aggravation, bother, irritation
Examples of usage
- His persistent teasing finally led to her vexation and she stormed out of the room.
- The constant noise from the construction site was a constant vexation for the residents.
Translations
Translations of the word "vexation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 irritação
🇮🇳 परेशानी
🇩🇪 Ärger
🇮🇩 kekesalan
🇺🇦 дратування
🇵🇱 irytacja
🇯🇵 苛立ち (ikarachi)
🇫🇷 irritation
🇪🇸 irritación
🇹🇷 kızgınlık
🇰🇷 짜증 (jjajeung)
🇸🇦 إزعاج (iz'aeaj)
🇨🇿 rozčilení
🇸🇰 mrzutosť
🇨🇳 烦恼 (fánnǎo)
🇸🇮 draženje
🇮🇸 pirringur
🇰🇿 ашу
🇬🇪 გაღიზიანება (gaghizianeba)
🇦🇿 qıcıqlanma
🇲🇽 irritación
Word origin
The word 'vexation' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old French word 'vexation' and the Latin word 'vexationem', both meaning 'the act of annoying or disturbing'. The word has been used in English since the 14th century to describe the state of being annoyed or frustrated.
See also: vex, vexatious, vexatiously, vexed, vexing.