vexation

[US]/vekˈseɪʃn/

[UK]/vekˈseɪʃn/

Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. annoyance; worry; irritation; anger caused by something that troubles or worries; the cause of distress; something that irritates

She was crying with vexation and shock.

fresh remembrance of vexation must still enkindle rage.

the new VAT rules have brought vexations in their wake.

His face showed his vexation at the delay.

Much to my vexation, I just missed a chance of visiting China.

vexation over trivial matters

vexation at the situation

vexation with the outcome

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