Vocabulary Entry

chagrin

|noun • verb

noun

A feeling of distress or embarrassment from having failed or been humiliated.

Example Sentences

"She felt deep chagrin after forgetting her best friend's birthday."

"His chagrin was evident when he realized he had made a mistake in the presentation."

"Despite the chagrin of losing, the team vowed to try harder next season."

verb

Example Sentences

"The unexpected criticism chagrined him, leaving him speechless."

"She was chagrined to discover that her secret had been revealed."

"He did not want to chagrin his friend by bringing up the topic again."