vexation

• Substantiv, das einen Zustand von Ärger, Unmut oder Beunruhigung bezeichnet sowie etwas, das solche Gefühle hervorruft.

A noun referring to the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried, or something that causes such feelings.

1. C1formal

   The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

   Ärger

   • His constant lateness caused her great vexation.
   • She sighed in vexation when the computer crashed again.
   • The delay was a source of vexation for all passengers.

   Synonymeaggravationannoyancechagrindispleasureexasperationfrustrationirritationpique

   Antonymecomfortcontentmentdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

2. Something that causes annoyanceC1formal

   A thing or situation that causes annoyance or worry.

   Ärgernis

   • The broken printer was a minor vexation in the office.
   • He considered the paperwork a needless vexation.
   • The many vexations of daily life can be overwhelming.

   Synonymeaggravationannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepeevepesttrial

   Antonymecomfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction