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Chagrin
01
a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
His chagrin was palpable when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play.
to chagrin
01
to cause someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or embarrassed, especially due to disappointment or failure
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
chagrin
3rd person singular
chagrins
Present participle
chagrining
Past simple
chagrined
Past participle
chagrined
Examples
She chagrins her parents by failing her exams.
