Pronunciation: /vɛkˈseɪʃən/
noun a feeling of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
A1 Her constant lateness was a source of vexation for her friends.
A2 The student's confusion with the assignment caused him great vexation.
B1 The never-ending traffic jams in the city were a constant vexation for commuters.
B2 Dealing with bureaucracy often leads to feelings of vexation and frustration.
C1 The CEO's decision to cut employee benefits caused widespread vexation among the staff.
C2 The political scandal was a major source of vexation for the entire nation.
adjective causing annoyance, frustration, or worry
A1 She felt a sense of vexation when her phone battery died.
A2 The constant noise from the construction site was a source of vexation for the residents.
B1 His inability to solve the math problem caused him great vexation.
B2 The delays in the project were a major vexation for the team.
C1 The ongoing legal battle with his former business partner was a constant source of vexation.
C2 The lack of progress in the peace talks was a vexation for diplomats trying to negotiate a settlement.
formal The constant delays in the project were a source of vexation for the team.
informal It's really starting to annoy me, all this vexation over such a small issue.
slang I'm so over this vexation, it's driving me crazy.
figurative Her constant criticism was like a never-ending vexation on my soul.
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