vexation

• Существительное, обозначающее состояние раздражения, расстройства или беспокойства, а также то, что вызывает такие чувства.

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.

   Досада

   • 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.

   Synonymsaggravationannoyancechagrindispleasureexasperationfrustrationirritationpique

   Antonymscomfortcontentmentdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

2. Something that causes annoyanceC1formal

   A thing or situation that causes annoyance or worry.

   Досада

   • 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.

   Synonymsaggravationannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepeevepesttrial

   Antonymscomfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction