1. the state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
2. something that causes annoyance or frustration

Examples

• The constant noise from construction caused great vexation among residents.
• She sighed in vexation when her computer crashed again.
• Traffic jams are a daily vexation for commuters.
• His vexation was obvious from the frustrated expression on his face.
• The broken printer became a source of vexation for the entire office.
• To her vexation, the store was closed when she arrived.
• The teacher’s vexation grew as students continued to talk during the lesson.