as in upset
formal
frustrated or annoyed; feeling chagrin
They were chagrined to find no more rooms were available at the hotel.
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as in displeased
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrined
Adjective
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This small meal should be low in fiber and fat, as these can cause an upset stomach.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026 -
In his March Madness brackets, Obama has the Arizona Wildcats men defeating the Duke Blue Devils (who have already been upset) and UConn's women's team winning it all.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Dara Shikoh was designated as a successor to the Mughal throne by Shah Jahan, which displeased the ambitious Aurangzeb.—
Tamanna Nangia,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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The epitome of narcissism, demeaning and denigrating others upon their deaths (John McCain, Rob Reiner) who’ve displeased him is nothing new, but the Mueller post sinks to a new low.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate, the dismayed Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Venezuelans ran onto the infield to celebrate as the dismayed Americans stared while leaning on their dugout railing.—
Ronald Blum,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some people who live in nearby communities are disappointed by the delays.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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What has disappointed Vitello most about the Giants’ play through 10 games?—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He would’ve been mortified to see that kind of tacky scandal on what was a family show.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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Katie becomes a cause célèbre for a younger feminist and is mortified to see her face on T-shirts.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For the first time in a minute, PTA doesn’t look too bothered to be explaining himself about this movie, perhaps because he’s finally got the hardware to back up a worthy film that dares to upset or even confound its audience.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
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Winnipeg Jets, 25-26-10 Feb. 6: 28 Sean: 25 Dom: 25 The perfect deadline: Addition by subtraction Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn are the exact sort of player archetypes that get traditional contending GMs overly hot and bothered.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Voters are also distressed by the decline in their quality of life, as well as the country’s muddled political landscape – a fact indicated by the twenty candidates for president alone.—
Djenane Villanueva,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Ecru denim also made an appearance, baggy and distressed for a grittier winter look.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At one point in his teenage years, Diaz was publicly humiliated by the football team who forcefully shaved his curly hair.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Walz and Ellison were humiliated and could not account for their blundering.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Chagrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrined. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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