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chagrin

[shuh-grin]

chagrin Definition

  • 1a feeling of disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation
  • 2to cause such a feeling in someone

Using chagrin: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chagrin" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Much to his chagrin, he was not invited to the party.

  • Example

    She felt a sense of chagrin when she realized her mistake.

  • Example

    The team's loss was a source of chagrin for the coach.

  • Example

    He was chagrined by the criticism he received.

chagrin Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using chagrin

  • to accept a disappointing or humiliating situation without showing it

    Example

    Although he was disappointed, he had to swallow his chagrin and congratulate the winner.

  • to hide one's chagrin

    to try to conceal one's disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation

    Example

    She tried to hide her chagrin when she realized she had made a mistake.

  • to feel disappointed, embarrassed, or humiliated

    Example

    He felt chagrined when he realized he had forgotten his lines on stage.

Phrases with chagrin

  • to one's chagrin

    causing disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation to someone

    Example

    To his chagrin, he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home.

  • a feeling of disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation caused by something

    Example

    She expressed her chagrin at not being selected for the team.

  • a feeling of disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation caused by something

    Example

    He felt chagrin over his poor performance in the exam.

Origins of chagrin

from French 'chagrin', meaning 'melancholy'

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Summary: chagrin in Brief

'Chagrin' [shuh-grin] refers to a feeling of disappointment, embarrassment, or humiliation, and can also mean to cause such a feeling in someone. It is often used in phrases like 'to one's chagrin,' 'chagrin at something,' and 'chagrin over something.' Idioms like 'to swallow one's chagrin' and 'to hide one's chagrin' describe ways of dealing with these feelings. Synonyms include 'disappointment,' 'embarrassment,' and 'humiliation.'