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
Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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
Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 23 June 2025
The Toronto superstar accompanied Morgan Wallen to the stage for his Houston show, much to the chagrin of the internet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
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Noun
They would be chagrined that a less-than-stellar AI person almost mindlessly struck gold by sheer dumb luck.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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
Verb
Also, much to the chagrin of neighbors, the owner of a house there shrouded his home in MAGA flags ahead of the 2024 election.
—Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 23 June 2025
The Toronto superstar accompanied Morgan Wallen to the stage for his Houston show, much to the chagrin of the internet.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrin
Noun
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François Bayrou, France’s prime minister, expressed his disappointment for the trade agreement.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
28 July 2025
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The Brewers shipped him to the Chicago White Sox for big league flop Andrew Vaughn, the third-overall draft pick in 2019 who’d been an increasing disappointment through five seasons in Chicago.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Readers gravitate to distressing news about stocks.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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They will be distressed that the vaunted atomic program that cost billions of dollars is now in ruins.—
ERIC EDELMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
20 June 2025
Verb
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Coach Ruben Amorim publicly humiliated him before a loan move to Aston Villa for the final half of the campaign.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Caught in an undignified situation, humiliated by a hot, skinnier love interest, Jessica was the latest incarnation of the funny fat lady (who is never actually that fat, merely representative of the average American woman).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
16 July 2025
Noun
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Analysts expressed frustration with CEO Andy Jassy’s explanations for AWS’s relatively slow growth during the conference call.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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On July 29, Trump cut the window to 10 days, citing frustration with Russia's continued drone and missile strikes on Ukrainian cities.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Not many franchises can do this without upsetting a significant part of their fan base, and that’s part of what makes the Avatar franchise so unique.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Next week has the potential to upset the apple cart, however.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This fragmentary plot is haunted by disconcerting echoes of the second World War and the Holocaust.—
Celia Bell
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
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Today’s analysis of facts and data reveals disconcerting results.—
John S. Tobey,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Frustrations with outdated technology can lead to employee dissatisfaction, increasing burnout and turnover.—
Mark Holzberg,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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While the veteran expressed dissatisfaction with the Sacramento set up, and his road splits are much better, Severino isn’t missing bats at all this season.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
Verb
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They are audience-captured in two directions—pleasing Trump would mean displeasing their audiences, and vice versa—leaving them to make an awkward choice.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
16 July 2025
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Snyder’s emphasis on moral mythology in those artistic blockbusters confused cultural gatekeepers, displeasing fanboys of Marvel and The Dark Knight.—
Armond White,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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