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
Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
To the chagrin of the whole room, the baby is a girl, the latest in a seemingly unbroken streak of female births on the Aegean island of Skiathos.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
You might be chagrined to find that the details given are not especially revealing and you will be left to your intuition and hunches about what’s going on under the hood.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Before the 2024 start, the Giants let Barkley walk to free agency, much to the chagrin of Giants fans.
—Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Jan. 2025
To the chagrin of the whole room, the baby is a girl, the latest in a seemingly unbroken streak of female births on the Aegean island of Skiathos.
—Ryan Swen, Variety, 18 Jan. 2025
Verb
Larry Fitzgerald left the Arizona Cardinals after 17 years without a goodbye, much to many fans’ chagrin.
—Joanna Allhands, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
You might be chagrined to find that the details given are not especially revealing and you will be left to your intuition and hunches about what’s going on under the hood.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
Noun
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Such disappointment seemingly should be the impetus for a stronger push.—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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That’s where the disappointment is — a pride hit, an ego hit.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Coach Kevin Willard said he wasn’t particularly distressed by the halftime deficit.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Feb. 2025
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Why look at something distressing so early in the year?—
Carl Anka,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In one sentence, Hegseth turned a conflict, in which Moscow had been roundly diminished and humiliated for three years, into the chaotic re-ordering of continental security, in which Moscow may somehow dominate to its west.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Zachary Basu Feb 15, 2025 - Politics & Policy Trump strangles Europe President Trump stunned, strangled and humiliated Europe — leaving America's closest continental ally dazed and dumbfounded.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Many end users have voiced their frustration with the difficulty of opening the new packages and the risks associated with using sharp tools.—
Bill Schiffmiller,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump was willing to give detente a shot but underwent a 180-degree turn after the first sign of frustration.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Arizona apologized for fans’ derogatory chants directed at BYU after the Cougars upset the No. 19 Wildcats in a wild 96-95 win Saturday night.—
Jenna West,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Jimmy Uso shockingly upset Drew McIntyre with a rollup.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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That is a disconcerting, even chilling prospect for sources in the news division, who see the legendary house of Murrow and Cronkite caught in the middle as controlling Paramount Global shareholder Shari Redstone is anxious to close the transaction.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
17 Feb. 2025
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He’s disconcerted but not deterred when her behavior becomes less and less like that of a woman whose husband is pretty much presumed dead after his shirt and wallet are found on the rocks overlooking a patch of ocean known for its treacherous currents.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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So far, Gen Z has sparked major change in companies, pushing for greater work life balance and hiring salaries despite some hiring managers' dissatisfaction.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Politicians are acutely aware that rising gas prices lead to public dissatisfaction and electoral consequences.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Release Date Confirmed: Your Schedule For The Newest iPhone Other potential concerns are that President Trump could use IRS audits as retribution against his political adversaries and others who have displeased him.—
Bruce Brumberg,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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