chagrin
a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.
to vex by disappointment or humiliation: The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply.
Obsolete. shagreen (def. 1).
Origin of chagrin
1synonym study For chagrin
Other words from chagrin
- un·cha·grined, adjective
Words Nearby chagrin
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How to use chagrin in a sentence
He made little secret of his ambition to become the next prime minister, much to the chagrin of Netanyahu.
Goodbye to Israel’s Lousy Government (Let’s Hope the Next One Isn’t Worse) | Alon Ben-Meir | December 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd much to the chagrin of some in the Lone Star State, a lot of people seem to be buying it.
He has burrowed so deeply into his work that he hasn't even bothered to get a tan—much to New York's chagrin.
Mad Men’s Dramatic Déjà Vu: ‘Time Zones’ Feels Redundant | Andrew Romano | April 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThis, he learned by watching May Bowen; however, to his chagrin, he never did get his grandmother's deviled crab recipe.
To the chagrin of these 40 courageous online petitioners and their hoops-hungry brethren, March Madness is not a national holiday.
Even slight familiarity with the microscopic structure of vegetable tissue will prevent the chagrin of such errors.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddAs for his killing you in cold blood, that thought comes from your excitement of the moment and your chagrin at your overthrow.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnSo, much to their chagrin, the guerrillas gave up the chase and went to attend to their dead comrade.
The Courier of the Ozarks | Byron A. DunnHe died of chagrin at business failures, and at not having received any assistance from his father or mother.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z | Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois ChristopheWhite with anger and chagrin, the doctor stood roundly abusing the man who had investigated that lonely house.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le Queux
British Dictionary definitions for chagrin
/ (ˈʃæɡrɪn) /
a feeling of annoyance or mortification
to embarrass and annoy; mortify
Origin of chagrin
1Derived forms of chagrin
- chagrined, adjective
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