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
Brandon Streussnig, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The trouble starts when Cece, a bright-eyed bride-to-be, arrives in Montana to finalize the details of her wedding alongside her husband-to-be’s depressed best friend, who is (to her chagrin) performing the ceremony.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
James S. Burling, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Among other issues, the strike has caused lengthy lift lines and limited terrain, much to visitors’ chagrin.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Noun
As Ria makes action films to her parents’ chagrin, Huthart hangs over her life just out of reach, a mentor Ria craves.
—Brandon Streussnig, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
The trouble starts when Cece, a bright-eyed bride-to-be, arrives in Montana to finalize the details of her wedding alongside her husband-to-be’s depressed best friend, who is (to her chagrin) performing the ceremony.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
Verb
The government, appropriately chagrined, errs no more.
—James S. Burling, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
Among other issues, the strike has caused lengthy lift lines and limited terrain, much to visitors’ chagrin.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
Noun
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Thousands of fans applauded Newcastle through the streets following the FA Cup final disappointments in 1997-98 and 1998-99; those numbers are expected to be dwarfed this time around.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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Layoffs trigger a lot of negative emotions: disappointment, anger, sadness, even embarrassment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Customers can also distress, embroider or hand-paint their items.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Yet after three years of running away from war, the weight of her refugee status is distressing her more than ever.—
Ella Polak,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Remember, Trump kicked off his political career by claiming Obama wasn't born here, and reportedly decided to run for president only after Obama humiliated him to his face at the White House Correspondents Dinner in 2011.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In addition to the City of Hartford and Hartford School Board, the complaint named Tilda Santiago, a special education case manager who allegedly repeatedly bullied and harassed Ortiz by yelling and humiliating the teen in front of other students and teachers.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kurt’s key takeaways Taking a few minutes to protect your data and devices today can save you hours of frustration, heartache and financial loss tomorrow.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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In one post, a former colleague expresses frustration that the book seems to take credit for his efforts at the company.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anyone would be upset in this situation, but Moore ‘s anger is misplaced and could easily be read as jealousy.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
19 Mar. 2025
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Alternative schools to traditional neighborhood schools Many parents who were upset by school closures opted to move their kids outside of their neighborhood public schools – and have kept them there, according to data from EdChoice, a nonprofit organization which advocates for school vouchers.—
Kayla Jimenez,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The first 10 minutes of USC’s NCAA tournament debut had been disconcerting enough already.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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Poor or limited communication is also deeply disconcerting to candidates and is a key reason for dropping out of the process.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even before the pandemic, intensive care nurses reported dissatisfaction and frustration with hospital procedures that failed to honor patients’ preferences at the end of life.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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That was bad for teachers and students and was a root cause of growing parental dissatisfaction and mistrust of public education.—
James A. Kadamus,
Hartford Courant,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That all changed in 2007 when then-Justice Shirley Abrahamson, the first woman to serve on the state’s high court, made a series of left-leaning rulings that displeased the business community.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
1 Mar. 2025
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That could displease the White House, as Mr. Trump pivots toward Russia seeking to bring a swift end to the conflict.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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