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
Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
As a spy for ISA (the show's fictional International Security Alliance), Black was dispatched to Estonia to the chagrin of wife Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and associate Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols), who searched for him in vain.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Dog Man’s success chagrins his boss, Chief (Li’l Rel Howery), and delights the local TV reporter Sarah Hatoff (Isla Fisher).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Cora chose the latter, much to the chagrin of Red Sox fans.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
As a spy for ISA (the show's fictional International Security Alliance), Black was dispatched to Estonia to the chagrin of wife Marlena Evans (Deidre Hall) and associate Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols), who searched for him in vain.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
As someone who has spent a lifetime as a public voice for social justice, I have been chagrined to see how even bland, neutral words can be quickly weaponized for cultural warfare.
—Penny Abeywardena, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Dog Man’s success chagrins his boss, Chief (Li’l Rel Howery), and delights the local TV reporter Sarah Hatoff (Isla Fisher).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
Noun
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This year is shaping up to be a disappointment for America’s airline industry.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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But Boston has been among baseball’s biggest disappointments, falling to 30-35 with Friday’s loss.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
Verb
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So, while the losses can be distressing, the overall upward trend over time tends to reward those who push through.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
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Debra Shore, former regional administrator for EPA Region 5, has been distressed watching the agency undergo attacks from the Trump administration, including staffing changes, grant cancelations and deregulations.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ukrainians said they were subjected to beatings, electric shocks and dog attacks by Russian authorities, not only to extract information but to intimidate and humiliate them.—
Richard Engel,
NBC news,
11 June 2025
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Musk, who also owns SpaceX, had backed Isaacman, and felt betrayed and humiliated when Trump changed his mind, according to the report.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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His populist messaging and anti-establishment persona align with many voters’ frustrations with Washington, the Federal Reserve, and legacy media.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Wyndham Clark’s frustration about missing the cut in the 2025 U.S. Open reportedly spilled into the locker room this week.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Ross had been upset that his father had recently gotten back into a relationship with Smith’s mother, Smith said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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Kiah Stokes, Las Vegas Aces: Stokes played 13 minutes in Vegas’s only game of the week, a 95-68 upset by the Golden State Valkyries.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 June 2025
Verb
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In contrast, and a disconcerting issue with today’s generative AI and LLMs, is that the latest AI tends to work on a non-deterministic basis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Yes, Biden had gone into that disconcerting whisper mode among that one clutch.—
Jake Tapper,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
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These figures reflect growing dissatisfaction, even among traditional supporters, such as women, young people, and low-income groups.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Several Tennessee lawmakers from both parties also voiced their dissatisfaction with the school threats law during the session, citing the harm done to children who did not pose real danger.—
Aliyya Swaby,
ProPublica,
10 June 2025
Verb
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The phrase used to be spoken with a whiff of disgust by an older generation displeased with the behavior of young people compared to their own youthful comportment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
13 June 2025
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This obviously displeases Lorelai, but luckily, Rory has an emotional speech prepared as valedictorian that melts Lorelai’s heart.—
Marianne Eloise,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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