Chagrin, which almost always appears in phrases such as “to his/her/their chagrin,” refers to the distress one feels following a humiliation, disappointment, or failure. CHAGRIN definition: a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation. See examples of chagrin used in a sentence.

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CHAGRIN definition: 1. disappointment or anger, especially when caused by a failure or mistake: 2. disappointment or…. Learn more.

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Definition of chagrin noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. n. A keen feeling of mental unease, as of annoyance or embarrassment, caused by failure, disappointment, or a disconcerting event: To her chagrin, the party ended just as she arrived. Chagrin is a feeling of disappointment, upset, or annoyance, perhaps because of your own failure.

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chagrin (countable and uncountable, plural chagrins) A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification. cha grin /ʃəˈgrɪn/ n., v., -grined or -grinned, -grin ing or -grin ning. n. [uncountable] a feeling of annoyance or humiliation: To my complete chagrin I realized I didn't have enough money to pay for dinner. v. [~ + object; usually: be + ~-ed] to annoy by disappointment or humiliation.