Pronunciation: /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
noun a feeling of embarrassment or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment
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
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.
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.
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