vexation
noun
[ vɛkˈseɪʃ(ə)n ]
• the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
• "Jenna bit her lip in vexation"
Similar:
annoyance,
irritation,
irritability,
exasperation,
anger,
rage,
fury,
temper,
bad temper,
hot temper,
wrath,
spleen,
chagrin,
pique,
crossness,
indignation,
displeasure,
discontent,
dissatisfaction,
disgruntlement,
ill humour,
peevishness,
petulance,
testiness,
tetchiness,
gall,
resentment,
umbrage,
perturbation,
discomposure,
worry,
agitation,
harassment,
needling,
aggravation,
being rubbed up the wrong way,
crabbiness,
stroppiness,
ire,
choler,
Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin vexatio(n- ), from vexare (see vex).
