chagrin
noun
a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.
chagrining
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present participleof chagrin.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cecil's unfortunate encouragement of the night before—displayed more with a view to chagrining Sir Penthony than from a mere leaning toward coquetry—has fanned his passion to a very dangerous height.
From Molly Bawn by Margaret Wolfe Hamilton
