vex·a·tion

[vek-sey-shuhn]
noun
1.
the act of vexing.
2.
the state of being vexed; irritation; annoyance: vexation at missing the bus.
3.
something that vexes; a cause of annoyance; nuisance: Rush-hour traffic is a daily vexation.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English vexacioun < Latin vexātiōn- (stem of vexātiō), equivalent to vexāt(us) (past participle of vexāre to vex; see -ate1) + -iōn- -ion

self-vex·a·tion, noun
su·per·vex·a·tion, noun
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vexation (vɛkˈseɪʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of vexing or the state of being vexed
2.  something that vexes

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Word Origin & History

vexation
c.1400, from O.Fr. vexation or directly from L. vexationem (nom. vexatio) "agitation," noun of action from from vexus, from vexare (see vex).
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Example sentences
Mere annoyance, vexation, or inconvenience could not support an award of
  damages.
Vexation, trouble or annoyance, as with anxieties burdens of misfortunes.
The company knew well the vexation producers felt about the wellhead prices
  they were enduring.
He was ready to die with vexation, and obstinately would not promise to row.
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