vexation

• Sustantivo que designa el estado de irritación, molestia o inquietud, así como aquello que causa tales sentimientos.

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.

   Estado de molestia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaggravationannoyancechagrindispleasureexasperationfrustrationirritationpique

   Antónimoscomfortcontentmentdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

2. Something that causes annoyanceC1formal

   A thing or situation that causes annoyance or worry.

   Motivo de molestia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosaggravationannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepeevepesttrial

   Antónimoscomfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction