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
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
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
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
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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While some fans expressed disappointment for the change, many emphasized the importance of it.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The mood has clearly improved, and while still some disappointment and dissatisfaction lingers at the absence this summer – for various reasons – of key players such as Christian Pulisic, Weston McKennie, Tim Weah and Antonee Robinson, there is a different feel starting to develop.—
Martin Rogers,
New York Times,
30 June 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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Then two of his classmates did something magical. 'And I was humiliated again' The story Griffin started to tell began in first grade just after his family moved from one part of his suburban New York town to another, and Griffin was the new kid in school.—
Brad Schmitt,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Why risk thousands of dollars to be humiliated and possibly denied entry?—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Noun
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More than six months into his presidency, Trump has shown increasing frustration with Putin as a ceasefire deal to end the conflict remains out of reach.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
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North Texas’ congestion, perhaps to the frustration of many, had more or less returned to normal by 2022, according to data compiled by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The fans say they are upset by the Galaxy management’s silence amid ICE’s presence in the Latino community.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
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Hedden observed the interaction and took the woman into custody, and records written by police said Hunt Jr. got upset and grabbed his cousin, interfering with her arrest.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
2 July 2025
Verb
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What should be disconcerting for the Giants and Padres — as well as the New York Yankees and Mets, and any other aspiring contender — is that the Dodgers have managed to distance themselves from the competition without looking particularly imposing.—
Dylan Hernández,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2025
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The movie opens with a screening of his black-and-white movie, which disconcerts Tom because of its echoes of his own youth in this community.—
Stephen Farber,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2025
Noun
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Please consider the broader impact of this particular symbol and treat it with respect and care, even in times of political dissatisfaction.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Following the cancellation, members of the Provo community expressed dissatisfaction through reviews but felt they still weren't heard.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
Verb
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George, displeased that the Clippers would only offer a three-year deal, bounced for Philadelphia on a four-year max.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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In 2016, some members of Xiaomi’s supply chain team displeased Samsung Electronics Co. representatives and the South Korean firm threatened to halt supply of its industry-leading AMOLED screens.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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