vexation
- noun
- /vɛkˈseɪʃən/
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fuente de molestia
- But Aristides walked, so to say, alone on his own path in politics, being unwilling, in the first place, to go along with his associates in ill-doing, or to cause them vexation by not gratifying their wishes; and, secondly, observing that many were encouraged by the support they had in their friends to act injuriously, he was cautious, being of the opinion that the integrity of his words and actions was the only right security for a good citizen.
Examples
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The old man was still grumbling on about the vexations of aging, the graying luxuriance of nose hair, for instance, these obstinate tufts of winter, and so on, when the hitcher said the next stop, the one coming up right about now, would do him fine.
Fiction book (1993) -
Thus, a man quickly steals into his own vexation.
Fiction book (1998) -
Avoid loud and aggressive persons; they are vexations to the spirit.
Blog text (12) -
Henrietta had stayed on out of pure vexation, knowing Mister Watson would not harm her, not in front of his own children.
Fiction book (1990) -
It is astonishing that the religious sentiments of this group of our countrymen are so strong that they tolerate the vexations to which they are subjected.
Academic text (1998) -
And, gentle puck, take this transformed scalp from off the head of this athenian swain; that, he awaking when the other do, may all to Athens back again repair and think no more of this night's accidents but as the fierce vexation of a dream.
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The constant interruptions during her work were a source of vexation that made her lose focus.
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Traffic jams can be a major vexation for commuters trying to reach their destinations on time.
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He felt a deep sense of vexation when his plans were repeatedly disrupted by unexpected events.
Synonyms
115
3.5
A problem that causes worry or extra work
108
1.0
Something that makes you feel nervous or upset
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7.2
A person or thing that often causes trouble
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2.1
A thing that causes trouble or annoyance
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3.2
A person or thing that bothers you
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6.0
Something that often bothers you, like loud chewing
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8.1
A person or thing that makes people unhappy
Something that causes annoyance or trouble
Antonyms
How Troublesome
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Vexation comes from the old Latin vexare meaning 'to shake' or 'disturb', the same root as the verb vex. So a vexation can also mean a person or thing that 'disturbs' you and causes annoyance or unhappiness.