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chagrin
[ shuh-grin ]
noun
- a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.
verb (used with object)
- to vex by disappointment or humiliation:
The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply.
- Obsolete. shagreen ( def 1 ).
chagrin
/ ˈʃæɡɪ /
noun
- a feeling of annoyance or mortification
verb
- to embarrass and annoy; mortify
Derived Forms
- ˈԱ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- ܲc·Ա adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chagrin1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of chagrin1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
For example, much to the chagrin of many Democrats, the parliamentarian ruled during the Biden administration that raising the minimum wage and implementing certain immigration reforms did not qualify.
Despite having never picked up a Switch 2, I stormed my way to consecutive first place finishes, much to the chagrin of those around me.
Down some decaf I actually stopped drinking caffeine — much to my chagrin — for my anxiety issue, so I’ll make myself a little pot of decaf.
But what drove Dylan to that other pole, to meld folk with upstart rock to the extreme chagrin of its gatekeepers?
Much to the chagrin of his critics, Trump’s push to the finish was fueled almost entirely by edgy comedy, which has left many people feeling uneasy about our collective sense of humor.
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