Vexation
(noun)
The state of being annoyed or irritated; the cause of annoyance or irritation.
Origin:
Late middle english: from old french, or from latin vexatio(n-), from vexare "to trouble, harass". .
Examples:
- The constant noise was a source of vexation.
- The delay caused much vexation among the passengers.
- The vexation on her face was clear to see.
- The vexation of dealing with bureaucracy was overwhelming.
- The vexation of the situation was compounded by the lack of information.