different between vexation vs calamity
vexation
English
Etymology
From Middle English vexacioun, from Old French vexacion, from Latin vex?ti?; synchronically analyzable as vex +? -ation.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /v?k?se???n/
- Hyphenation: vex?a?tion
Noun
vexation (countable and uncountable, plural vexations)
- The act of annoying, vexing, or irritating.
- The state of being vexed or irritated.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 55
- He gave the doctor a look of vexation. He was surprised to see him, and resented the intrusion.
- 1919, W. Somerset Maugham, The Moon and Sixpence, chapter 55
Related terms
- vex
- vexed
- vexing
- vexatious
Translations
Anagrams
- vanoxite
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /v?k.sa.sj??/
Noun
vexation f (plural vexations)
- insult
- humiliation
- harassment
Related terms
- vexant
- vexatoire
- vexer
Further reading
- “vexation” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
Middle English
Noun
vexation
- Alternative form of vexacioun
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calamity
English
Etymology
From Middle French calamité, from Latin calamit?s (“loss, damage; disaster”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /k??læm?ti/
- Hyphenation: ca?lam?i?ty
Noun
calamity (plural calamities)
- An event resulting in great loss.
- The distress that results from some disaster.
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)[1]
- They were behind twice, first in the 11th minute when James Morrison scored a goal that was a personal calamity for Hart, and then four minutes into the second half when Kenny Miller eluded Gary Cahill to score with a splendid left-foot drive.
- 2013, Daniel Taylor, Rickie Lambert's debut goal gives England victory over Scotland (in The Guardian, 14 August 2013)[1]
Synonyms
- See also Thesaurus:disaster
Related terms
- calamitous
Translations
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