as in upset
formal
frustrated or annoyed; feeling chagrin
They were chagrined to find no more rooms were available at the hotel.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in displeased
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in disconcerted
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrined
Adjective
-
Some people find that drinking it on an empty stomach, such as before breakfast, can also lead to digestive upset or acid reflux.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
2 Apr. 2025 -
The characters are believably upset and irrational for much of the play.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Many are outraged that Georgescu cannot run in May, while others are dismayed that the Tates might not face justice.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
-
Chloe exits the dressing room when the masked man is gone, acting shocked and dismayed.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
The app was plagued by bugs, and users were disappointed to find that essential features, such as sleep timers and alarms, were missing.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
-
Additionally, the latest retail sales data also disappointed, missing Reuters’ forecasts.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Jaclyn doesn’t understand why Laurie is so bothered, and when Kate takes Jaclyn’s side, Laurie brings up how Jaclyn hit on Kate’s husband Dave at her wedding (!).—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
30 Mar. 2025
-
Meanwhile, Sam and Ivar couldn’t seem less bothered.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Certain leave-in products might also be too strong and trigger contact dermatitis—an irritated, itchy reaction that Dr. Cameron says can happen when harsh actives (like salicylic acid and tea tree oil) sit on a sensitive scalp for too long.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
25 Mar. 2025
-
Jujube fruit extract and chamomile soothe irritated skin while prebiotics and probiotics support your microbiome.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Many executives in the C-suite and across the economy remain disturbed about the trade war outlook and a White House that has given every indication it is ideologically committed to a major change in global economic policy.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2025
-
The four-episode series sees Cooper play a young, disturbed boy who’s online habits have turned deadly.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
But many customers are distressed about what will happen to their data after the sale, and who the ultimate buyer will be.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
-
Many of the distressed are turning to O’Keefe and Gov. Ned Lamont for advice and assistance on the way forward.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
President Ronald Regan and First Lady Nancy had just launched an aggressive anti-drugs campaign, and Major League Baseball was embarrassed by a trial in late 1985 that revealed significant cocaine use on and off the field by players.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
-
Sometimes, political leadership requires uncommon courage, especially when faced with annoyed and embarrassed constituents, caught and fined for driving recklessly.—
John Seng,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Chagrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrined. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share