vexation

Example Sentences

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McMurtry’s stark assessment grew in part from a vexation that, despite his lifelong project to demythologize the cowboy, the ultimate American icon, his most celebrated book had the inverse effect.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

"You might be feeling a familiar vexation at the sight of these two formerly innocuous numerals," Dictionary.com said, addressing parents as it announced the winner this week.

From Barron's • Oct. 30, 2025

Even if you don’t care about bowling, his vexation is understandable.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

As much as you may be hiding your vexation with the people around you, don't kid yourself – something you're doing is irking the life out of those closest to you.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2020

I felt the familiar vexation at my father rise within me.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein