Chagrined

Pronunciation: /ʃəˈɡrind/

Definitions of chagrined

adjective feeling distressed or humiliated due to failure or disappointment

Example Sentences

A1 She felt chagrined when she realized she had forgotten her wallet at home.

A2 The student was chagrined to discover that he had failed the exam.

B1 I was chagrined by my mistake in front of my colleagues.

B2 The team was chagrined by their defeat in the final match.

C1 Despite her chagrined feelings, she remained composed and professional during the meeting.

C2 The CEO was chagrined by the negative publicity surrounding the company's latest product launch.

Examples of chagrined in a Sentence

formal She was chagrined to learn that her presentation had been canceled.

informal He felt pretty chagrined after realizing he had forgotten his friend's birthday.

slang I was totally chagrined when I got caught cheating on the test.

figurative The team was chagrined by their defeat, but they vowed to come back stronger next time.

Grammatical Forms of chagrined

• past tense: chagrined
• plural: chagrined
• comparative: more chagrined
• superlative: most chagrined
• present tense: chagrines
• future tense: will chagrine
• perfect tense: have chagrined
• continuous tense: is chagrining
• singular: chagrined
• positive degree: chagrined
• infinitive: to chagrine
• gerund: chagrining
• participle: chagrined

Origin and Evolution of chagrined

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'chagrined' originated from the French word 'chagriner' which means 'to distress' or 'to vex'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'chagrined' has evolved to mean feeling annoyed or embarrassed due to failure or disappointment.