vexations
Sources of frustration
Vexations are sources of annoyance, frustration, or distress—the small troubles that plague daily life.
The word carries a slightly formal or literary tone: the vexations of modern travel, She catalogued her vexations in a diary.
Vexations are typically minor but persistent irritants rather than major crises.
Sources of mild aggravation
- aggravationsCauses of annoyance
- nuisancesSources of petty irritation
- bothersCauses irritation or disturbance
- hasslesBothersome inconveniences
pests · banes · thorns · bugbears · peeves · grievances · troubles · trials
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
discontent · resentment · indignation · pique · chagrin · dismay · distress · anger
Trivial persistent concerns
- quibblesTrivial criticisms or protests
- triflesInsignificant things
- minutiaePetty precise particulars
- trivialitiesInsignificant matters
fussiness · pedantry · hair-splitting · cavils · technicalities · small potatoes · molehills · pettifogging
irritations
Sources of mild aggravation
- aggravationsCauses of annoyance
- nuisancesSources of petty irritation
- bothersCauses irritation or disturbance
hassles · pests · banes · thorns · bugbears · peeves · grievances · troubles · trials · tribulations
frustration
Displeasure from blocked efforts
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- agitationDisturbed, restless state
displeasure · discontent · resentment · indignation · pique · chagrin · dismay · distress · anger · impatience
niggles
Trivial persistent concerns
trivialities · fussiness · pedantry · hair-splitting · cavils · technicalities · small potatoes · molehills · pettifogging · splitting hairs
- annoyancesannoyance, annoyances, irritations, irritation, nuisance
vexationsdelights
Gives intense pleasure
joys · pleasures · satisfactions · contentments · gratifications