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
Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
To the President’s chagrin, Powell had recently raised interest rates.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2024
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
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Noun
If such a figure had actually existed, the Russian Revolution may have gone very differently, to the chagrin of Romanov and Bolshevik alike.
—Sean T. Collins, New York Times, 25 Nov. 2024
To the President’s chagrin, Powell had recently raised interest rates.
—Brett Owens, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Verb
In October 1957, America was chagrined to learn of the successful launch by the Soviets of the Sputnik satellite.
—Bryan C. Donohue, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2024
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
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In healthy relationships, partners address frustration or disappointment through communication, not blame or distance.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Overpromising or manipulating emotions can lead to disappointment and distrust.Somdutta Singh, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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These results are particularly distressing given that girls and boys perform equally well in science and math classes in elementary and middle school.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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You may be distressed over the outcome of the presidential election, but the D.C. luxury market is not.Kim Velsey, Curbed, 27 Nov. 2024
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Jeff grants this request, and Gabe humiliates himself on national television for fifteen unbearable seconds.Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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To see the reigning English champions humiliated and humbled in such a manner is a very rare event.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Baltimore resident Jay Jackson expressed frustration over the ongoing crime spree.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, chunks of the audience are cheering, jeering, or crying, in joy or frustration regarding Dylan’s decision to trade folk for rock music, or because of the poor sound quality.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Red Hawks upset Brentwood, 17-10, in overtime to reach 11-1 and qualify for the Class 6A quarterfinals.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday night, Louisville (30-5) upset Pittsburgh, top-ranked since September, 21-25, 25-23, 29-27, 25-17.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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On July 21, the world was stunned by the announcement that President Joe Biden, under pressure from the democratic party following a disconcerting debate performance, had officially decided not to pursue re-election that November.Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
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Pitt’s Paul is the charismatic one; Peter, who speaks in a voice barely louder than a whisper, has the disconcerting fragility of a starstruck follower.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Freeland's departure followed that of the housing minister Sean Fraser earlier this week, both citing dissatisfaction with Trudeau's governance.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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When teams lack sufficient resources, tools and time for testing, defects go undetected, leading to poor product quality, security vulnerabilities and user dissatisfaction.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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To the surprise of no one, apart from seemingly the International Cricket Council who didn't appear ready for a contingency, India refused to travel to Pakistan, who obviously were displeased and threatened to reciprocate at the 2026 T20 World Cup in India.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The man was captured looking shocked and displeased as a waitress, after being instructed to prank the parent by his family, suddenly pulled his burger and fries dish from under him.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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