chagrin
noun | /chagrin/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment
chagrin
noun | /chagrin/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMa feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment
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Synonyms
vexationannoyancehumiliationdistressembarrassment
Antonyms
satisfactiondelightpleasuretriumph
Examples
"Much to his chagrin, his experiment failed again."
"She felt chagrin at forgetting the important date."
Mnemonic Trick
CHAGRIN → CHARGE + GRIN (loss): think charged frustration — disappointed upset.
Etymology
From French chagrin “sorrow, distress.”
Used for mortification or vexation at failure.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/15/2025
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