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单词 chagrins
释义

chagrin

1 of 2

noun

cha·​grin shə-ˈgrin How to pronounce chagrin (audio)
 British usually  ˈsha-grin
: disquietude or distress of mind caused by humiliation, disappointment, or failure

chagrin

2 of 2

verb

chagrined shə-ˈgrind How to pronounce chagrin (audio)
 British usually  ˈsha-grind
; chagrining shə-ˈgri-niŋ How to pronounce chagrin (audio)
 British usually  ˈsha-gri-niŋ

transitive verb

: to vex or unsettle by disappointing or humiliating
he was chagrined to learn that his help was not needed

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Chagrin comes from French, in which it means "grief," "sorrow," or essentially the same thing as English's chagrin, and in which it is also an adjective meaning "sad."

Example Sentences

Noun As many a woman has learned to her chagrin, pathological liars are brilliant at deception. Katha Pollitt, Nation, 16 June 2003 In World War I, to his chagrin, Eisenhower again found himself on the sidelines, performing training duties stateside while Pershing, MacArthur, and Patton earned their battle ribbons. U.S. News & World Report, 16 Mar. 1998 In 1628, to the chagrin of Governor William Bradford, the Pilgrims erected an 80-foot Maypole, danced around it, drank beer, and sang. E. C. Krupp, Sky & Telescope, May 1994 Imagine my chagrin when a whiz kid from Dayton made all A's in the first quarter while I made two B's and a C+. John Hope Franklin, Race and History, 1989 The fact that he'd been unable to attend the funeral was a source of chagrin for Ted. She had gained five pounds over the winter, much to her chagrin. He decided to get a tattoo, to the chagrin of his parents. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Despite having the royal son he's always wanted, Viserys doesn't waver from Rhaenyra as his heir, much to the chagrin of Aegon's grandpa Otto (Rhys Ifans) and the rest of the patriarchal court. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2022 Plus, much to the chagrin of certain fans, a lot of Sony exclusives are making the jump to PC anyway, so there’s even less incentive to buy a pricey dedicated box for the likes of Spider-Man and God of War. Mitch Wallace, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 Student Body Right announced its arrival earlier this month, much to the chagrin of USC officials who warned a collective operating outside of the university’s purview could invite scrutiny if the NCAA decides to enforce its NIL policies. Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2022 That mentality has trickled down to Eastwood on set – much to the chagrin of his fellow costars who might be used to acting out. Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Aug. 2022 The Fed has raised interest rates several times this year in an attempt to cool inflation, to the chagrin of borrowers and prospective homeowners. Alena Botros, Fortune, 17 Aug. 2022 Most miniaturized consoles from the past decade have come and gone with only one or two manufacturing runs, much to customers' chagrin. Sam Machkovech, Ars Technica, 29 July 2022 Much to the chagrin of a fan base that had hoped the team would add a power hitter, or maybe bolster the rotation or the bullpen, Cleveland made just one minor trade. Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Much to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell's chagrin, the chair of the GOP committee charged with flipping the Senate recently released an 11-point plan that calls for all Americans to pay income tax. Simone Pathe, CNN, 27 Mar. 2022
Verb
She and others were chagrined to see the board all but gutted, at a moment when the transportation agency is grappling with COVID-19 — and hemorrhaging money. Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, 14 May 2020 Despite a scolding from the governor chagrined by news photos that seemed to show unsafe clusters of beachgoers the weekend before, many of who had driven in from L.A., Newport Beach leaders voted 5-2 to keep the beach open. Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2020 This chagrins and disgusts some Ukrainians, who want sorely to get rid of that culture, or subculture. Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 19 Dec. 2019 Just over three months later, the Bruins again were chagrined to lose No. Kevin Paul Dupont, BostonGlobe.com, 15 June 2019 Museum officials, chagrined that some 60 percent of visitors voted in favor of torture, dropped the survey, after deciding the topic was too complex for a yes-no question. Mark Mazzetti, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2019 Klobuchar said of Gabbard, visibly chagrined that the spotlight might shift away from her Iowa tour. Alexandra Jaffe, Twin Cities, 21 Oct. 2019 Klobuchar said of Gabbard, visibly chagrined that the spotlight might shift away from her Iowa tour. Alexandra Jaffe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Oct. 2019 Amazon made the news of the pullout public on Thursday, leaving Mr. Cuomo and the deal’s other biggest supporter, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, stunned and chagrined. Katie Honan, WSJ, 16 Feb. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun and Verb

French, from chagrin sad

First Known Use

Noun

1661, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1733, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

chagrin

noun

cha·​grin shə-ˈgrin How to pronounce chagrin (audio)
: a feeling of being annoyed by failure or disappointment
… curiosity soon overcame any chagrin he felt at not being allowed to pass the doorway. Brian Jacques, Redwall

chagrins

verb

present tense third-person singular of chagrin
1
as in discontents

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • discontents
  • distresses
  • displeases
  • disillusions
  • dissatisfies
  • upsets
  • disappoints
  • disgruntles
  • lets down
  • disenchants
  • bums (out)
  • deludes
  • fails
  • cheats
  • deceives
  • mocks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • contents
  • satisfies
  • gratifies
  • fulfills
  • fulfils
  • gladdens
2
as in disconcerts

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • disconcerts
  • mortifies
  • discomfits
  • abashes
  • humiliates
  • fazes
  • rouges
  • embarrasses
  • ruddles
  • reddens
  • blushes
  • crimsons
  • blooms
  • glows
  • incarnadines
  • flushes
  • colors
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