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10 Language-to-English DictionariesVexation
/vɛkˈseɪʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
"Her constant interruptions were a source of vexation during the meeting." - 2
A cause of annoyance or frustration.
"The delays in the project became a vexation for the entire team."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'vexation' originates from the Latin 'vexatio', meaning 'to shake' or 'to disturb', which evolved into Middle English through Old French. Its meaning has shifted from a general sense of disturbance to a more specific connotation of annoyance or irritation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vexation" is said worldwide
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vexation
Transliteration: vɛk.sɑ.sjɔ̃
"Sa réponse a causé une grande vexation."
Ärger
Transliteration: ˈɛʁɡɐ
"Sein Verhalten war eine große Quelle des Ärgers."
vessazione
Transliteration: ves.sa.ˈtsjo.ne
"La sua mancanza di rispetto ha causato una vessazione."
vexación
Transliteration: bek-sa-ˈsjon
"La situación se convirtió en una vexación para todos."
vexação
Transliteration: vek.sɐˈsɐ̃w
"A demora foi uma vexação para a equipe."
परेशानी
Transliteration: pareshani
"उसकी बातों ने मुझे परेशानी में डाल दिया।"
烦恼
Transliteration: fánnǎo
"他的行为让我感到烦恼。"
불만
Transliteration: bulman
"그의 행동은 나에게 불만을 주었다."
苛立ち
Transliteration: iradachi
"彼の行動は私に苛立ちを引き起こした。"
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