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
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The original game is considered to be the crown jewel of director and creator Hideo Kojima, who ended his partnership with Konami, much to the chagrin of fans worldwide.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
The film follows Happy Gilmore (Sandler) a former hockey pro who joins a prestigious golf tournament in an effort to win money to save his grandmother’s home — much to the chagrin of his preppy competitors.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The original game is considered to be the crown jewel of director and creator Hideo Kojima, who ended his partnership with Konami, much to the chagrin of fans worldwide.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Verb
Among other issues, the strike has caused lengthy lift lines and limited terrain, much to visitors’ chagrin.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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
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Noun
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Sometimes being surprised — whether that’s tinged with joy, anger, disappointment, or another feeling — is more emotionally satisfying than just being right.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
5 Mar. 2025
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The casualness of these arrangements, and the lack of standards, can lead to disappointment—and little recourse—when people pay hundreds for coaching that turns out to be lackluster.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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For example, some students might isolate themselves from their peers when distressed about grades.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Soucy is useful enough and his value is distressed enough today that the club would be best served waiting.—
Harman Dayal,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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No, Trump Did Not ‘Bring Back Free Speech’ An August 2024 report by Columbia’s task force on antisemitism found that Jews and Israelis at Columbia were often ostracized and humiliated on campus.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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The whole point is to humiliate weaker men – and to subjugate women.—
Robert B. Reich,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many meteorologists took to social media to vent their frustrations.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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The car is filled with tension, with Basel’s frustration and Yuval’s exasperation.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Despite a lack of programming competing in the 76th Primetime Emmys window, Season 3 of Hacks upset Season 2 of The Bear in the Best Comedy category.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Butter can also upset developing digestive systems, possibly causing stomach discomfort or diarrhea, adds Miller.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her self-possession is at points a touch disconcerting; breaking eye contact is not her style.—
Funmi Fetto,
Vogue,
25 Feb. 2025
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Celebrities on the publicity circuit who are accustomed to the usual techniques and tricks of interviewers—softball questions, fawning compliments—find themselves in a different and disconcerting dynamic.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
24 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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