VEXATION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for VEXATION?

Need another word that means the same as “vexation”? Find 33 synonyms and 30 related words for “vexation” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Vexation” are: annoyance, chafe, concern, headache, worry, botheration, irritation, annoying, irritability, exasperation, anger, rage, fury, temper, bad temper, wrath, spleen, chagrin, pique, crossness, indignation, displeasure, discontent, dissatisfaction, disgruntlement, ill humour, peevishness, petulance, testiness, tetchiness, gall, resentment, umbrage

Vexation as a Noun

Definitions of "Vexation" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “vexation” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Anger produced by some annoying irritation.
• The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
• The act of troubling or annoying someone.
• Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness.
• The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed.
• A cause of annoyance, frustration, or worry.

Synonyms of "Vexation" as a noun (33 Words)

anger	Belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins. I was seething with anger and frustration.
annoyance	Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness. The Council found him an annoyance.
annoying	The act of troubling or annoying someone.
bad temper	That which is below standard or expectations as of ethics or decency.
botheration	The psychological state of being irritated or annoyed. He has caused us a deal of unnecessary botheration.
chafe	Anger produced by some annoying irritation. He had a nasty chafe on his knee.
chagrin	Strong feelings of embarrassment. To my chagrin he was nowhere to be seen.
concern	Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness. Housing is the concern of the Housing Executive.
crossness	An irritable petulant feeling.
discontent	A longing for something better than the present situation. Voters voiced discontent with both parties.
disgruntlement	Lack of satisfaction; annoyance. The survey pointed to widespread disgruntlement over recent pay rises.
displeasure	A feeling of annoyance or disapproval. He started hanging around the local pubs much to the displeasure of his mother.
dissatisfaction	Lack of satisfaction. He was never slow to express his dissatisfaction with the service he received.
exasperation	An exasperated feeling of annoyance. She rolled her eyes in exasperation.
fury	(classical mythology) the hideous snake-haired monsters (usually three in number) who pursued unpunished criminals. Tears of fury and frustration.
gall	An animal s gall bladder. The bank had the gall to demand a fee.
headache	A continuous pain in the head. I ve got a splitting headache.
ill humour	An often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining.
indignation	A feeling of righteous anger. The letter filled Lucy with indignation.
irritability	An irritable petulant feeling. Symptoms include insomnia and irritability.
irritation	Unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment. Some chemicals cause a direct irritation to the skin leading to dermatitis.
peevishness	An irritable petulant feeling.
petulance	An irritable petulant feeling. A slight degree of petulance had crept into his voice.
pique	A sudden outburst of anger. He left in a fit of pique.
rage	An interest followed with exaggerated zeal. She fell into a rage and refused to answer.
resentment	Bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly. Some people harbour resentments going back many years.
spleen	A large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses. He could vent his spleen on the institutions which had duped him.
temper	The degree of hardness and elasticity in steel or other metal. Drew had walked out in a temper.
testiness	Feeling easily irritated.
tetchiness	Feeling easily irritated.
umbrage	Offence or annoyance. She took umbrage at his remarks.
worry	The state of being anxious and troubled over actual or potential problems. His worry over the prospect of being fired.
wrath	Intense anger (usually on an epic scale. He hid his pipe for fear of incurring his father s wrath.

Usage Examples of "Vexation" as a noun

• Jenna bit her lip in vexation.
• The vexations of life under canvas.

Associations of "Vexation" (30 Words)

aggravate	Exasperate or irritate. This drug aggravates the pain.
aggravation	Annoyance or exasperation. The whole business has caused me a lot of aggravation.
annoy	Cause annoyance in disturb especially by minor irritations. A gallant Saxon who annoyed this Coast.
annoyance	Anger produced by some annoying irritation. Some people like to irritate us with trivial annoyances.
annoying	The act of troubling or annoying someone. Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork.
beleaguer	Cause problems or difficulties for. Our leaders decided to beleaguer the city.
bother	(of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (someone. Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me.
bothersome	Causing irritation or annoyance. Most childhood stomach aches though bothersome aren t serious.
chagrin	Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated. To my chagrin he was nowhere to be seen.
discomfort	The state of being tense and feeling pain. The discomforts of air travel.
distress	Bring into difficulties or distress especially financial hardship. Vessels in distress on or near the coast.
disturb	Move deeply. Don t disturb the patient s wounds by moving him too rapidly.
frustration	The prevention of the progress, success, or fulfilment of something. Tears of frustration rolled down her cheeks.
headache	Something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness. I ve got a splitting headache.
inconvenience	To cause inconvenience or discomfort to. Noise and fumes from traffic would inconvenience residents.
indignation	A feeling of righteous anger. The letter filled Lucy with indignation.
irk	Irritate or vex. It irks her to think of the runaround she received.
irritation	The neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland. Some chemicals cause a direct irritation to the skin leading to dermatitis.
nuisance	(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive. I hope you re not going to make a nuisance of yourself.
offend	Hurt the feelings of. The smell of ash offended him.
peeve	Cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful. That was the one thing that peeved him.
pesky	Causing trouble; annoying. A pesky younger brother.
pester	Trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions. She constantly pestered him with telephone calls.
pique	A feeling of irritation or resentment resulting from a slight, especially to one’s pride. With his scientific curiosity piqued he was looking forward to being able to analyse his find.
rile	Make (water) turbulent or muddy. He d been drinking sweet clear water from a well and now that water had been muddied and riled.
trouble	Take the trouble to do something concern oneself. He wanted to die and end his troubles.
uncomfortable	Conducive to or feeling mental discomfort. He began to feel uncomfortable at the man s hard stare.
vex	Change the arrangement or position of. Vex the subject of the death penalty.
vexing	Causing annoyance, frustration, or worry. It is vexing to have to admit you are wrong.
worry	Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy. There was no need to worry her.