Vexation

Origin

From vex + -ation

Full definition of vexation

Noun

1. The act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.
2. The state of being vexed or irritated.
• 1919, William Somerset Maugham, ,He gave the doctor a look of vexation. He was surprised to see him, and resented the intrusion.

Related terms

• vex
• vexed
• vexing
• vexatious