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Meaning of chagrin

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

chagrin

Pronunciation:/ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn//ʃəˈɡɹɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

    Synonyms:disquietfretfulnessmortificationpeevishnessvexation

  2. A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.

    Synonyms:shagreen

verb

Definitions

  1. To bother or vex; to mortify.

  2. To be vexed or annoyed.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Feeling chagrin; annoyed; vexed, fretful.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/chagrin

Related words

mortificationhumiliatehumiliationabasemortifyhumbledismayembarrassment