as in disappointment
a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure especially to meet expectations
The fact that he'd been unable to attend the wedding was a source of chagrin for Ted.
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Recent Examples of chagrin
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The city will focus first on Adams Morgan, a lively corridor full of restaurants, bars, homes and — to residents’ chagrin — many, many rats.
—Jenny Gathright, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
The airline recently announced an end to its very popular free baggage check policy, much to customers’ chagrin.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Noun
McAfee is sure to be at ringside in Orton’s corner, much to Rhodes and fans’ chagrin.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The city will focus first on Adams Morgan, a lively corridor full of restaurants, bars, homes and — to residents’ chagrin — many, many rats.
—Jenny Gathright, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Fan’s performance appears to have chagrined at least one local government.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 27 July 2025
The airline recently announced an end to its very popular free baggage check policy, much to customers’ chagrin.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
Noun
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That the precise prose of this account, and numerous other anecdotes, is written with the kind of titanic certainty that would sway a jury is expected; what’s surprising, however, is Crenshaw’s candor in revealing her vulnerability and disappointments.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The two first-round quarterbacks drafted in his tenure, Ryan Tannehill and Tua Tagovailoa, promised hope but ultimately delivered disappointment.—
Greg Cote
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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About 6 million Americans had opioid use disorder — a problematic pattern of opioid use that significantly impairs or distresses a patient — as of 2022, according to the CDC.—
Amber Gaudet,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Companies in this cohort are less likely to be distressed compared to their peers in the first quintile – that is, firms offering the highest dividend yield.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trump has declared that the US will withdraw 5,000 – and probably many more – troops stationed in Germany, after German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US handling of the Iran conflict, saying Tehran had humiliated Washington.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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In her report, Soto accused Sibrian of allegedly mocking and humiliating her for her accent, immigration status and race and calling her stupid.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Most fans understand that the need for more professional-caliber resources wasn’t going to be met under Mohegan Tribe ownership, but there is deep frustration over the Sun’s relocation out of New England.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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But for the residents and business-owners, the possibility of another set of G train outage evoked frustration after two years of service suspensions while crews worked to upgrade the signaling system on the Crosstown Line.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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On the women’s side, where blowouts are many and upsets rare, some of those first-round games figure to be can’t-watch TV.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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In the co-main event, WBA super middleweight championship fight, Jaime Munguía (46-2, 35 KOs) upset title holder Armando Reséndiz (16-3, 11 KOs) by winning a resounding unanimous decision.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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There was also some disconcerting history to consider.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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There are plenty of inconveniences frequent air travelers have become accustomed to, from long security lines to shrinking overhead storage bins, but few are as disconcerting as heavy turbulence in flight.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Apr. 2026
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On Reddit’s r/Indiana, which represents a state that has seen nearly a $2 per gallon jump since the war began, more than 500 comments detail dissatisfaction of residents in the Hoosier state.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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But some analysts have pointed out that Starlink could also pose a competitive threat to traditional ISPs, even in urban areas, thanks to its discounts and potential user dissatisfaction with other broadband offerings.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
Verb
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Patel hasn’t been reluctant to fight back against reporting that displeases him.—
David Bauder,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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Brown, 28, would leave Philadelphia after being displeased with his production and the performance of the Eagles’ offense, which employed five different coordinators in as many years.—
Andrew Callahan,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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