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View usage for: (vekseɪʃən) Word forms: plural vexationsuncountable nounVexation is a feeling of being annoyed, puzzled, and frustrated. [formal] He kicked the broken machine in vexation. Synonyms: annoyance, frustration, irritation, dissatisfaction More Synonyms of vexation More Synonyms of vexation vexation in British English (vɛkˈseɪʃən) noun1. the act of vexing or the state of being vexed vexation in American English (vɛkˈseɪʃən) noun1. a vexing or being vexed 2. something that vexes; cause of annoyance or distress Word origin ME vexacion < MFr < L vexatioExamples of 'vexation' in a sentencevexation He kicked the broken machine in vexation. the tribulations and vexations we have to put up with Synonyms misfortune thorn in your flesh Additional synonymsI just couldn't take the aggravation. Synonyms annoyance, grief (informal), teasing, irritation, hassle (informal), provocation, gall, exasperation, vexation, irksomeness Definition a state of worry, trouble, or confusion Most men hate the bother of shaving. Synonyms trouble, problem, worry, difficulty, strain, grief (British, South Africa), fuss, pest, irritation, hassle (informal), nuisance, flurry, uphill (South Africa), inconvenience, annoyance, aggravation (informal), vexationDefinition a feeling of annoyance and disappointment Much to his chagrin, she didn't remember him at all. Synonyms annoyance, embarrassment, humiliation, dissatisfaction, disquiet, displeasure, mortification, discomfiture, vexation, discomposure, irritation, spleen, ill-humour, peevishness, fretfulness - veteran
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Additional synonymsDefinition an objection or obstacle The main difficulty has been getting enough students to try out the scheme. Synonyms problem, trouble, obstacle, hurdle, dilemma, hazard, complication, hassle (informal), snag, uphill (South Africa), predicament, pitfall, stumbling block, impediment, hindrance, tribulation, quandary, can of worms (informal), point at issue, disputed point displeasure at the slow pace of change Synonyms annoyance, anger, resentment, irritation, offence, dislike, wrath, dissatisfaction, disapproval, indignation, distaste, pique, vexation, disgruntlement, disfavour, disapprobationjob dissatisfaction among teachers Synonyms discontent, frustration, resentment, regret, distress, disappointment, dismay, irritation, unhappiness, annoyance, displeasure, exasperation, chagrinThere was a trace of exasperation in his voice. Synonyms irritation, anger, rage, fury, wrath, provocation, passion, annoyance, ire (literary), pique, aggravation (informal), vexation, exacerbation a man fed up with the frustrations of everyday life Synonyms annoyance, disappointment, resentment, irritation, grievance, dissatisfaction, exasperation, vexationDefinition a great deal of trouble I don't think it's worth the money or the hassle. Synonyms trouble, problem, difficulty, upset, bother, grief (informal), trial, struggle, uphill (South Africa), inconvenienceDefinition any cause of worry, difficulty, or annoyance Their biggest headache is the increase in the price of fuel. Synonyms problem, worry, trouble, bother, nuisance, inconvenience, bane, vexationDefinition something that annoys or irritates He said the issue was not a major irritant. Synonyms irritation, nuisance, annoyance, pain (informal), drag (informal), tease, pest, provocation, gall, goad, aggravation (informal), pain in the neck (informal), pain in the arse (taboo, slang), thorn in your flesh For the first time he felt irritation at her methods. Synonyms annoyance, anger, fury, resentment, wrath, gall, indignation, impatience, displeasure, exasperation, chagrin, pique, irritability, ill temper, shortness, vexation, ill humour, testiness, crossness, snappiness, infuriation Definition a person or thing that causes annoyance or bother He can be a bit of a nuisance when he's drunk.It's a real nuisance having to pick up the kids from school every day. Synonyms trouble, problem, trial, bore, drag (informal), bother, plague (informal), pest, irritation, hassle (informal), inconvenience, annoyance, pain (informal), pain in the neck (informal), pain in the arse (taboo, slang), pain in the backside (informal), pain in the butt (informal), gallAdditional synonymsDefinition a feeling of resentment or irritation, such as from hurt pride In a fit of pique, he threw down his bag. Synonyms resentment, offence, irritation, annoyance, huff, displeasure, umbrage, hurt feelings, vexation, wounded pride, miff (informal) Definition a cause of distress, disturbance, or pain She tells me her troubles. I tell her mine. Synonyms distress, problem, suffering, worry, pain, anxiety, grief, torment, hardship, sorrow, woe, irritation, hassle (informal), misfortune, heartache, disquiet, annoyance, agitation, tribulation, bummer (slang), vexationDefinition a difficulty This job has been a real uphill. Synonyms difficulty, problem, trouble, dilemma, headache (informal), hassle (informal), can of worms (informal) a source of continuity in times of worry and upset Synonyms distress, worry, trouble, shock, bother, disturbance, hassle (informal), disquiet, agitation, discomposureDefinition a cause for anxiety Robert's health had always been a worry to his wife. Synonyms problem, care, trouble, trial, bother, plague (informal), pest, torment, irritation, hassle (informal), annoyance, vexation |