CHAGRIN Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

chagrin 1 of 2

noun

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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chagrin

2 of 2

verb

as in to distress

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as in to humiliate

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Noun

Training critical thinking While sometimes met with chagrin, jury duty is one of the most important ways citizens participate in our system of governance. —

Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 July 2024 The condoms are back, but so, to the chagrin of some athletes, are the beds. —

Mark Zeigler, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024

Verb

Because much to chagrin of environmentalists, market advocates claim an increase in LNG exports to emerging markets helps lower their usage of coal and fuel oil widely regarded as dirtier fossil fuels. —

Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 Sadie is chagrined to be thrown together with her ex, Malcolm (Brandon Scott), when he’s named the frontrunner’s spokesperson. —

Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chagrin

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