vexation
noun
vex·a·tion
vek-ˈsā-shən 
1
: the quality or state of being vexed : irritation
2
: a cause of trouble : affliction
3
: the act of harassing or vexing : troubling
Examples of vexation in a Sentence
the problems and vexations of everyday life
the repeated vexations guaranteed that she wouldn't get any work done
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The external world threatened Caesar less than the vexations of ordinary life.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Ironically, Rusty’s most charming interpersonal quality, his tendency to trust, was also his greatest self vexation.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The relationship between Trump and Putin has been a subject of fascination — and, for some, vexation — for years.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
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David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Fewer of the vexations of having to manage, run interference, or apologize for Hal, and none of the constant renegotiating of their relationship status.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Ironically, Rusty’s most charming interpersonal quality, his tendency to trust, was also his greatest self vexation.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The relationship between Trump and Putin has been a subject of fascination — and, for some, vexation — for years.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for vexation
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“Vexation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vexation. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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vexation
noun
vex·a·tion
vek-ˈsā-shən
1
: the quality or state of being vexed : irritation
2
: the act of vexing : annoyance
3
: a cause of trouble or worry
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