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vexation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annoyance, chafe |
| Type of | choler, anger, ire |
| Has types | torment, displeasure, exasperation, frustration, harassment, irritation, pique, temper, aggravation |
vexation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | concern, headache, worry |
| Type of | negative stimulus |
| Has types | encumbrance, business, incumbrance, burden, load, onus, bugaboo |
| Derivation | vex |
vexation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annoyance, botheration, irritation |
| Type of | mental condition, psychological state, psychological condition, mental state |
| Has types | impatience, bummer, huff, restlessness, miff, pinprick, snit, seeing red |
| Derivation | vex |
vexation::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | annoyance, annoying, irritation |
| Type of | mistreatment |
| Has types | red flag, exasperation |
| Derivation | vex |
Examples of vexation
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Parameters of vexation were redrawn and the definition of uncoolness redefined.
From the guardian.co.uk
The traffic began to move slightly and the Prince crawled forward in vexation.
From the kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
This was, however, the night's only major vexation, at least for the audience.
From the ocregister.com
India's refusal to agree to third umpire referrals will remain a vexation.
From the smh.com.au
To be fair, the episode offers reason for vexation if not quite apoplexy.
From the buffalonews.com
Of course, the European captain does not have the monopoly on vexation.
From the guardian.co.uk
Just how to present information for easy use was a constant vexation.
From the washingtonpost.com
You chose to become an editor, and this vexation goes with the job.
From the sltrib.com
My favorite feral Peeve is vexation when people don't wash their hands before serving food.
From the kentucky.com
- Annoyance: anger produced by some annoying irritation
- Irritation: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
- Concern: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry"
- Annoyance: the act of troubling or annoying someone
- (vexatious) annoying: causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms ...
- (vexed) annoyed: troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances; "harassed working mothers"; "a harried expression"; "her poor pestered father had to endure her constant interruptions"; "the vexed parents of an unruly teenager"
- (vexed) causing difficulty in finding an answer or solution; much disputed; "the vexed issue of priorities"; "we live in vexed and troubled times"
- Vexations is a noted musical work by Erik Satie. Apparently conceived for keyboard (though the single page of manuscript does not specify an instrument), it consists of a short theme in the bass whose four presentations are alternatively heard unaccompanied and played with chords above. ...
- Vexatious litigation is legal action which is brought, regardless of its merits, solely to harass or subdue an adversary. ...
