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
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Even a court order was ineffective, much to the chagrin of law enforcement.
—Richard Forno, The Conversation, 16 May 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
However, a very nice man let us in, much to the chagrin of a lady who did not want to let us in.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 16 May 2025
Even a court order was ineffective, much to the chagrin of law enforcement.
—Richard Forno, The Conversation, 16 May 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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The best way to overcome a year of disappointment is, of course, to challenge again, which is precisely the thought on Arteta’s mind.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After a blockbuster offseason that included several win-now additions like Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler and Alex Bregman, the Red Sox have been a disappointment so far.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Verb
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His job, which took him back to his native New Orleans, was working out problems at municipal entities distressed by Hurricane Katrina.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Now onto the bad, which is particularly distressing: Baltimore.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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And after Trump’s attempts to humiliate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in the Oval Office, the lure of the White House is waning.—
Stephen Collinson,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Simone Inzaghi really needs the win here — his Italian side finished one point behind Serie A champ Napoli and was humiliated by rival AC Milan in the Coppa Italia semifinal.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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Moments before allegedly opening fire, Zhao vented his frustrations at a supervisor and a co-worker whom Zhao blamed for a collision between his forklift and a bulldozer, prosecutors claim.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
4 June 2025
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The viral TikTok video of the incident, while gaining traction elsewhere, only added to the frustration expressed by those in the thread.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Italy's decision to tighten its citizenship rules has upset some Italian Americans hoping to formalize their connection to the country.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The right back is a member of Arsenal, which upset favored Barcelona for the title, 1-0, in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, May 24.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 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
Noun
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United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew won his reelection bid Saturday, edging out two rival candidates who challenged the longtime incumbent over his handling of retiree healthcare and dissatisfaction with the status quo.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But now multiple families of girls who have already been displaced by a trans athlete at previous meets have spoken out against the federation, expressing dissatisfaction with the changes.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Still, traders were displeased with results, sending Fubo down as much as 50 cents a share to $2.43 in early trading on the New York Stock Exchange.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 May 2025
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Trump is already calling for the impeachment of one judge who has displeased him, drawing a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Chagrin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrin. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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