chagrin

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/
• (US) enPR: shə-grĭn', IPA ^(key): /ʃəˈɡrɪn/

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Noun

Singular chagrin

Plural chagrins

1. (countable & uncountable) Chagrin is the distress of one's mind caused by a failure of plans or mistakes.
   • Synonyms: disquiet, fretfulness, mortification, peevishness and vexation

Verb

Plain form chagrin

Third-person singular chagrins

Past tense chagrined

Past participle chagrined

Present participle chagrining

Plain form chagrin

Third-person singular chagrins

Past tense chagrinned

Past participle chagrinned

Present participle chagrinning

1. (transitive) If you chagrin, you are bothered or vexed.