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chagrin Definition

cha·grin (s̸hə grin′; Brit s̸hag′rin)

noun

a feeling of embarrassment and annoyance because one has failed or been disappointed; mortification

Etymology: Fr, grief, sorrow, vexation, prob. < Norm chagreiner, to become gloomy (said of the weather) < OFr graignier, to sorrow < graim, sorrowful < Frank *gram

transitive verb -·grined′, -·grin′·ing

to cause to feel chagrin; embarrass and annoy; mortify: usually in the passive voice

Etymology: Fr chagriner

chagrin Synonyms

chagrin

n.

mortification, humiliation, dismay, vexation; see embarrassment 1, shame 2.

chagrin Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • reactionary: To the great chagrin of reactionaries, it has drawn from under the feet of industry the national ground on which it stood.
  • brother-in-law: This drastically reduced the tax liability, much to the chagrin of the brother-in-law.
  • people: Although a white paper has been published the Government are still dragging their heels much to the chagrin of the people of those islands.

Possessives

  • everyone: Much to everyone's chagrin, the final image of the series was a disturbing and violent cliffhanger which would never be resolved.
  • parent: Much to his parents ' chagrin the company moved to Washington and Dwight toured extensively for two years progressing into bigger and better roles.

Converse of object

feel: I shall not feel any chagrin should they deem me unsuitable.

Adjective modifier

  • great: To the great chagrin of reactionaries, it has drawn from under the feet of industry the national ground on which it stood.
  • mild: To my mild chagrin, the drunken idiots at The Oval are chanting: ' Are you Scotland in disguise?

Modifying Another Word

somewhat: Baldwin, confused and somewhat chagrined aimed his pistol away from MacDonell and fired it high and wide in the air.