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
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Rip takes over as foreman, and Beth works on the business side of things much to the chagrin of Beulah’s son Joaquin.
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Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
The city will focus first on Adams Morgan, a lively corridor full of restaurants, bars, homes and — to residents’ chagrin — many, many rats.
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Jenny Gathright,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Israel appears to have been sidelined as the truce was worked out, much to the chagrin of its political leadership.
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Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
Rip takes over as foreman, and Beth works on the business side of things much to the chagrin of Beulah’s son Joaquin.
—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
McAfee is sure to be at ringside in Orton’s corner, much to Rhodes and fans’ chagrin.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
The city will focus first on Adams Morgan, a lively corridor full of restaurants, bars, homes and — to residents’ chagrin — many, many rats.
—
Jenny Gathright,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
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In the 30 years following the tune’s release, disappointment has only continued to plague the Three Lions.
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The crowd was filled with Knicks fans, many of whom bought tickets from 76ers’ supporters who were accustomed to postseason disappointment.
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Machado, who has known Castellanos since childhood, was clearly distressed by the move.
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Today, the digital experience and ability to connect in different ways, particularly when seeing distressing stimuli on social media, has fundamentally changed the human experience.
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Israel must leave humiliated and defeated — and that is exactly what will happen.
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Instead of demanding personal fealty or humiliating them to assert personal dominance, Lincoln absorbed their egos and occasional slights, elevating their talents and turning his fiercest political adversaries into his most devoted champions.
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This would let traffic flow, which is so necessary for the vitality and economy of Chicago; provide a safer route for bikers; and ease the frustration of all of those on the streets of Chicago.
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Spence also appears to be absorbing the blame for broader failures, with Thomas Tuchel’s touchline frustrations obvious and — for a player still establishing himself at this level — that scrutiny is unlikely to help.
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France will play Paraguay in the round of 16 on Saturday, facing the team that eliminated Germany in a shocking upset during a penalty shootout on Monday.
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Unfortunately for Freddy’s team, Germany was upset by Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the round of 32, ending their World Cup title hopes in the first knockout stage.
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Still, the boy was disconcerted during his first sessions in early June, said his mother, Tricia LaBrasca.
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In the finale, Matthew’s scenes with K Callan, who plays Ruth, are really disconcerting.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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The mass demonstrations delayed AfD's vote, prompting Chrupalla to criticize the method in which agitators expressed their dissatisfaction.
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Some customers on social media are understandably displeased by the news, with users on sites like Reddit promoting physical copies as the best way to permanently own media.
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As is often the case when companies displease their customers en masse, there’s lots of finger-pointing.
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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