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chagrin

Pronunciation: /ˈʃagrɪn, ʃəˈgrɪn/
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Definition of chagrin

noun

[mass noun]
  • annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated:to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen

verb

(be chagrined)
  • feel distressed or humiliated: he was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him

Origin:

mid 17th century (in the sense 'melancholy'): from French chagrin (noun), literally 'rough skin, shagreen', chagriner (verb), of unknown origin

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