vexation

/vɛkˈseɪʃən/
noun
  1. The feeling of being annoyed, worried, or frustrated.
    • The teacher's vexation was clear when the students ignored the instructions.
    • She tried to hide her vexation when the computer crashed again.
    • To his vexation, the bus left just as he arrived at the stop.
  2. Something that causes annoyance or trouble.
    • The delay was a minor vexation compared to losing the luggage.
    • Paying bills is one of life's many vexations.
    • The broken printer was a constant vexation in the office.
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