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
Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Both parties embrace costly tariffs Both political parties have recently embraced populist rhetoric about taxing imports, to the chagrin of many economists and corporate leaders.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 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
And Dylan sees an opportunity, much to the chagrin of his parents (Julie Bowen and Nolan North).
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024
Both parties embrace costly tariffs Both political parties have recently embraced populist rhetoric about taxing imports, to the chagrin of many economists and corporate leaders.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 14 Oct. 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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Pro-democracy advocates all over the world watched with disappointment and alarm as Trump took the former course, plumbing the depths of bigotry and fear, and vowing to take vengeance.Larry Diamond, Foreign Affairs, 8 Nov. 2024
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Hearing about their dreams as well as their disappointments.Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
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They should be distressed that this partisan tilt has grown much wider over the years.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
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Staff at the museum have found the situation particularly distressing, as the institution’s namesake, the sculptor Isamu Noguchi, was avowedly antiwar.Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Then, last year, the 49ers humiliated Dallas by the score of 42-10 at home.Vincent Frank, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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Shaking down Bodhi, killing some bikers, jokingly humiliating his ex-girlfriend on the witness stand — less than ideal, but nothing you’re not supposed to be able to live with.Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2024
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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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The suspect, a 62-year-old man identified only by his surname, Fan, was said to be upset by the division of property after his divorce.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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But a poll by the University of Southern California and California State University taken in September showed that most District 12 others remained undecided, which Tran seized as giving her a chance to upset Simon come election day.Chase Hunter, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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There is something especially disconcerting seeing Vladimir Putin smiling like the cat who ate the canary at this week’s BRICs Summit.Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 24 Oct. 2024
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Shooting that scene, Radia told me, involved putting a lot of trust in Kay and Down to make sure the violence had the appropriate level of disconcerting surprise.Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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In 2016, a record-low voter turnout of 55% — an unusual milestone for an island known for high voter turnouts of 73% to 89% — as well as low numbers in the 2020 election signaled growing voter dissatisfaction with the two main parties amid the island’s financial crisis and recent natural disasters.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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However, one key factor may have been voters’ widespread dissatisfaction with the economy.Vox Staff, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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For example, for fear of displeasing its neighbor, South Korea has limited its missile defense program to mostly short-range technology.Robert A. Manning, Foreign Affairs, 3 Oct. 2014
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Kissinger was well known for seducing journalists with flattery, access, and scoops, never losing his composure when something in the press displeased him.Yiyun Li, Harper's Magazine, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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