chagrin

[ shuh-grin ]

noun

1. a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.

verb (used with object)

, cha·grined or cha·grinned, cha·grin·ing or cha·grin·ning.

1. to vex by disappointment or humiliation:

   The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply.

2. Obsolete. shagreen ( def 1 ).

chagrin

/ ˈʃæɡrɪn /

noun

1. a feeling of annoyance or mortification

verb

1. to embarrass and annoy; mortify

Derived Forms

• ˈchagrined, adjective

Other Words From

• uncha·grined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chagrin¹

First recorded in 1650–60; from French; origin unknown

Word History and Origins

Origin of chagrin¹

C17: from French chagrin, chagriner, of unknown origin

Synonym Study

See shame.

Example Sentences

Much to the chagrin of his critics, Trump’s push to the finish was fueled almost entirely by edgy comedy, which has left many people feeling uneasy about our collective sense of humor.

From Salon

The judge was chagrined to learn that three of the rounds appeared to match the fatal bullet in the “Rust” movie set shooting, contributing to her decision to dismiss the charges against Baldwin.

From Los Angeles Times

The interrogation method still remains in wide use for adults, much to the chagrin of some who see it as outdated.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier this year, Taylor Swift agreed to limit her Southeast Asia tour exclusively to Singapore, to the chagrin of its neighboring countries.

From Los Angeles Times

The lady’s chagrined reaction, as caught by a cameraman and transmitted to the giant screen at the rear of the stage, was like a little one-act play about access to stardom in pop’s parasocial age.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• annoyance
• dismay
• disquiet
• embarrassment
• irritation