vexation (redirected from Vexations)

vex·a·tion  (vk-sshn)

n.

1. The act of annoying, irritating, or vexing.

2. The quality or condition of being vexed; annoyance.

3. A source of irritation or annoyance.

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vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃən]

n

1. the act of vexing or the state of being vexed

2. something that vexes

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	vexation - anger produced by some annoying irritation annoyance, chafe anger, ire, choler - a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance temper, irritation, pique - a sudden outburst of anger; "his temper sparked like damp firewood" frustration - a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized; "her constant complaints were the main source of his frustration" aggravation, exasperation - an exasperated feeling of annoyance harassment, torment - a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented; "so great was his harassment that he wanted to destroy his tormentors" displeasure - the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
	2.	vexation - the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed annoyance, botheration, irritation mental condition, mental state, psychological condition, psychological state - (psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state" bummer - an experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing; "having to stand in line so long was a real bummer" huff, miff, seeing red - a state of irritation or annoyance pinprick - a minor annoyance impatience, restlessness - a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay snit - a state of agitated irritation; "he was in a snit"
	3.	vexation - something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness; "New York traffic is a constant concern"; "it's a major worry" headache, worry, concern negative stimulus - a stimulus with undesirable consequences bugaboo - a source of concern; "the old bugaboo of inflation still bothers them" burden, encumbrance, onus, incumbrance, load - an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind" business - a rightful concern or responsibility; "it's none of your business"; "mind your own business"
	4.	vexation - the act of troubling or annoying someone annoying, annoyance, irritation mistreatment - the practice of treating (someone or something) badly; "he should be punished for his mistreatment of his mother" exasperation - actions that cause great irritation (or even anger) red flag - something that irritates or demands immediate action; "doing that is like waving a red flag in front of a bull"

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vexation

noun

1. annoyance, frustration, irritation, dissatisfaction, displeasure, exasperation, chagrin, pique, aggravation (informal) He kicked the broken machine in vexation.

2. problem, difficulty, hassle (informal), worry, trouble, upset, bother, headache (informal), nuisance, misfortune, uphill (S. African), irritant, thorn in your flesh the tribulations and vexations we have to put up with

Translations

vexation [vekˈseɪʃən] N

1. (= anger) → irritación f

2. (= trouble) → aflicción f, disgusto m
he had to put up with numerous vexations → tuvo que soportar muchos disgustos

vexation

n

(= state) → Ärger m; (= act) → Verärgerung f, → Ärgern nt; (of animal) → Quälen nt, → Quälerei f

(= affliction) → Bedrückung f; (= cause) → Plage f

(= thing) → Ärgernis nt; the little vexations of life → die kleinen Sorgen und Nöte des Lebens

vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃ/ən] n (state) → irritazione f; (problem) → contrarietà f inv, cruccio

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vexation [vɛkˈseɪʃ/ən] n (state) → irritazione f; (problem) → contrarietà f inv, cruccio