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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as in disconcerted
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chagrined
Adjective
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Cafu, on the other hand, will be entering the ring with plenty of confidence and hunger, knowing that an upset win could change his life and put him at the center of the super flyweight spotlight.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 July 2025 -
All of the under-the-table deals are out in the open, generally speaking, and folks are upset.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Last week’s brutal episode of The Last Of Us left many newcomers to the series shocked and dismayed.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Sacramento State’s effort to move up to the highest level of college football may have hit a snag, but the school’s president isn’t dismayed about the Hornets’ future in athletics.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Those looking for salvation from Beijing are likely to be disappointed.—
Thomas J. Bollyky,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Mar. 2025
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Others were disappointed on the teen's behalf that her dad didn't step in to support her.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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When taking a deeper look at what causes Americans to feel bothered about protesters waving Mexican flags, some clear patterns emerge.—
Loren Collingwood,
The Conversation,
1 July 2025
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While Molloy got over the fear and terror that Colin caused, the dog didn't seem too bothered.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Some students said the teacher seemed happy at the beginning of the lesson, but grew irritated as time passed, according to the reports.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
3 July 2025
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Aloe vera can also help soothe dry, irritated areas, according to Bowles.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Reeder had been reportedly running in the road and Irondale Police were called on a mentally disturbed person.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
22 July 2025
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That something dark, disturbed, or rotted lurks in a place of light.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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In a video shared on Facebook, Griffin Pond Animal Shelter in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania, revealed 1-year-old shepherd mix Iris's distressed behavior in the kennel, pacing back and forth.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Advertisement The episode opens with a distressed Carrie showing up at Duncan’s door.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Acknowledging and even flaunting your skilled use of AI is actually a career booster, not something to be embarrassed about.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Bill and Hillary [the Clintons] are going to be very embarrassed.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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“Chagrined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chagrined. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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