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?