Pronunciation: /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

Definitions of chagrin

noun a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment

Example Sentences

A1 She felt chagrin when she realized she had forgotten her keys.

A2 His chagrin was evident when he failed the test.

B1 The team's chagrin was palpable after losing the championship game.

B2 She tried to hide her chagrin at not being chosen for the lead role in the play.

C1 His chagrin over the failed business deal was overwhelming.

C2 Despite her chagrin at the situation, she handled it with grace and dignity.

verb to cause to feel chagrin

Example Sentences

A1 She chagrined her friend by accidentally spilling juice on her new dress.

A2 He chagrined himself by forgetting his lines during the school play.

B1 The team captain chagrined his teammates by making a critical error in the final game.

B2 The politician chagrined his supporters by failing to keep his campaign promises.

C1 The CEO chagrined the board members with his unethical business practices.

C2 The artist chagrined the critics with his avant-garde masterpiece.

Examples of chagrin in a Sentence

formal She could not hide her chagrin when she realized she had made a mistake during the presentation.

informal His chagrin was evident when he lost the game to his little sister.

slang I could see the chagrin on his face when he got called out for cheating.

figurative The artist's chagrin was like a dark cloud hanging over his failed exhibition.

Grammatical Forms of chagrin

past tense

chagrined

plural

chagrins

comparative

more chagrined

superlative

most chagrined

present tense

chagrins

future tense

will chagrin

perfect tense

has chagrined

continuous tense

is chagrining

singular

chagrin

positive degree

chagrin

infinitive

to chagrin

gerund

chagrining

participle

chagrining

Origin and Evolution of chagrin

First Known Use: 1656 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'chagrin' originated from the French word 'chagrin' which means 'melancholy' or 'anxiety'. It was derived from the Turkish word 'çağrı' meaning 'calling' or 'invitation'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'chagrin' evolved from 'melancholy' to 'annoyance' or 'embarrassment'.