vexation

• Substantivo que designa o estado de irritação, aborrecimento ou inquietação, bem como aquilo que provoca esses sentimentos.

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.

   Aborrecimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggravationannoyancechagrindispleasureexasperationfrustrationirritationpique

   Antônimoscomfortcontentmentdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction

2. Something that causes annoyanceC1formal

   A thing or situation that causes annoyance or worry.

   Aborrecimento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosaggravationannoyancebotherirritantnuisancepeevepesttrial

   Antônimoscomfortdelightjoypleasuresatisfaction