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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

1
as in to distress

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as in to humiliate

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Recent Examples of chagrin
Noun
To the chagrin of budget travelers everywhere, airfares have continued to climb to new highs throughout 2026. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026 Playing the part largely for laughs, Moore actually has more in common with Lazenby than Connery; his Bond is softer and sillier than the original, an approach Moore would double down on in later films — often to the chagrin of Bond purists. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 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
  • There will be early disappointments, like the rough start the Dolphins (0-2) got off to in road losses to the Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Citing people familiar with the matter, the Journal said the request followed the activist fund's disappointment with Six Flags' second-quarter earnings report.
    — Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of disappointment
Verb
  • Zara Larsson packed five looks into 24 hours in New York, with enough platforms, strappy sandals and distressed denim to outfit a few nights out in the 2000s.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The club were accused of using aggressive communications in outlining the possible sanctions, which left some fans distressed at the prospect of losing their seat.
    — Ben Burrows, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of distress
Verb
  • But the Saudis, humiliated by their losses in Yemen, seem likely to lash out.
    — Kareem Fahim, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
  • When she and the other part-time employees were told their positions were being eliminated, Valcarcel said she felt humiliated and disrespected.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of humiliate
Noun
  • At stake are the biggest sources of frustration for both sides.
    — Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • In addition to his frustration with Harry and Meghan’s current royal status, William is said to be furious about their finances.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustration
Verb
  • Even the compression through Turn 6’s apex, which always reveals improperly tuned suspension for motorbikes and race cars alike, can’t upset the Rimini.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
  • But the Avengers woke up in the second half, scoring 41 points to win 48-27 and squash the Royals’ upset hopes.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • One of the first chatbots, Eliza, built at MIT in the mid-1960s, ran a therapy script called DOCTOR that asked users questions about their feelings and experiences—and left its creator disconcerted about his technology’s strong emotional pull.
    — Steven Barrie-Anthony, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Rates of autism are rising to previously unseen levels, owing largely to better detection and new diagnostic criteria, but the numbers are still disconcerting.
    — Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of disconcert
Noun
  • Officials have argued that betting losses have fueled public dissatisfaction with the economy, despite record-low unemployment and relatively subdued inflation in the country.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The ticket price fluctuates based on usage conditions so as not to cause dissatisfaction among customers waiting in line.
    — Masayuki Oi Japan News, Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of dissatisfaction
Verb
  • The sickly scent of alcohol filled the air and, when mixed with accompanying cigar smoke, combined for an odor most might find displeasing.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While most of the male cops were unhappy with the gender integration of the department, a lot of the women officers were displeased, too.
    — Wilbert L. Cooper, Longreads, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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