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noun

Definition of chagrinnext
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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verb

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as in to distress

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as in to humiliate

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Noun
Process and poetry One early decision Placek made was to move away from corporate positioning and toward linguistics, much to the chagrin of some of his more logical clients. — HubSpot, 31 July 2026 But with offer sheets now a very real threat, young players are beginning to get paid closer to their true market value, much to the chagrin of some old-school executives around the league. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Verb
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 See All Example Sentences for chagrin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
  1. disappointment
  2. distress
  3. humiliate
  4. frustration
  5. upset
  6. disconcert
  7. dissatisfaction
  8. displease
Noun
  • This cultlike existence has resulted in resentment and disappointment.
    — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Waller was largely a disappointment during his one season with the Giants after being acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders for a third-round pick in 2023.
    — Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of disappointment
Verb
  • Changes To Leaves Or Bark Yellow, browning, or dropping leaves outside of the fall season can mean a tree is distressed from drought, pests, disease, or lack of nutrients.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Because the posters ran in untargeted locations, including on the London Underground and at a site visible from a children’s nursery, the regulator concluded the imagery was likely to distress young children who saw it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of distress
Verb
  • After being publicly humiliated by Daemon Targaryen and lured to switch sides (with his dragon) to the Greens by Ormund Hightower, party animal Ulf is still drunk and MIA when the battle starts.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Each action can increase the pressure on the person being humiliated.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of humiliate
Noun
  • Whenever Biya eventually leaves office, his successor will inherit a country also facing attacks by Boko Haram militants in the north and deep economic frustration among young people.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than treating Debra’s frustrations as something distant from her own life, Heaton drew from the reality of raising her own kids while working on the series.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of frustration
Verb
  • With most guests required to sign strict NDAs and instructed to keep quiet about the intimate event, Kelce’s decision to speak publicly has deeply upset them.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Aug. 2026
  • There is also worry that the government’s push will upset the legacy of former Emperor Akihito, including making amends for the victims of World War II, which was fought in his father’s name.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • It is filled with off-putting, perhaps even disconcerting antics, and teams don't want to add that to their locker room.
    — Armando Salguero, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • One less gory but still disconcerting video shown in court was the bodycam footage from the night in February 2024 when members of the LA County Sheriff’s Department paid a visit to Burke’s Hollywood Hills home.
    — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 22 July 2026
Definition of disconcert
Noun
  • Related Stories In their motion to strike the complaint, Netflix’s lawyers argued that Banks’ dissatisfaction with the series does not amount to defamation.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The motion argues that Banks' claims ultimately amount to dissatisfaction with the amount of her interview that was included and how it was edited.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissatisfaction
Verb
  • Sadat was killed by Muslim extremists who were displeased with Sadat’s foreign and domestic policies.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • When the restaurant informed the couple that they were not permitted to offer special alcoholic deals due to local restrictions, the couple was displeased.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
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