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vexation vs frustration

frustration vs vexation

vexation and frustration both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vexation Yes No No No
frustration Yes No No No
As nouns, frustration is a hyponym of vexation; that is, frustration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vexation:
  • vexation: anger produced by some annoying irritation
  • frustration: a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
Other hyponyms of vexation include irritation, pique, temper, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.
vexation (noun) frustration (noun)
the act of troubling or annoying someone an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
anger produced by some annoying irritation a feeling of annoyance at being hindered or criticized
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Difference between vexation and frustration

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