单词 | chagrin |
释义 | chagrin/ˈʃaɡrɪn![]() noun [mass noun] Annoyance or distress at having failed or been humiliated: to my chagrin, he was nowhere to be seen...
Synonyms annoyance, irritation, vexation, exasperation, displeasure, pique, spleen, crossness, anger, rage, fury, wrath; dissatisfaction, discontent, indignation, resentment, umbrage, disgruntlement, rankling, smarting, distress, discomposure, discomfiture, disquiet, fretfulness, frustration; embarrassment, mortification, humiliation, shame informal aggravation literary ire verb (be chagrined) Feel distressed or humiliated: he was chagrined when his friend poured scorn on him...
OriginMid 17th century (in the sense 'melancholy'): from French chagrin (noun), literally 'rough skin, shagreen', chagriner (verb), of unknown origin. |
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