Chagrin
['ʃægrɪn;ʃə'grɪn] or [ʃə'ɡrɪn]
Definition
(n.) Vexation; mortification.
(n.) To excite ill-humor in; to vex; to mortify; as, he was not a little chagrined.
(v. i.) To be vexed or annoyed.
(a.) Chagrined.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Mortification, vexation, displeasure, disquiet, ill-humor.
v. a. Mortify, vex, irritate, chafe, annoy, displease, provoke, put out of temper.
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Synonyms and Antonyms
[See CHAFF]
Editor: Verna
Definition
n. that which wears or gnaws the mind: vexation: annoyance.—v.t. to vex or annoy.—p.adj. Chagrined′.
Checked by Curtis
Examples
- This was always my cordial, to which, like other dram-drinkers, I had eager recourse when unsettled by chagrin. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- As I gained my feet the therns lowered their wicked rifles, their faces distorted in mingled chagrin, consternation, and alarm. Edgar Rice Burroughs. The Gods of Mars.
- A spasm of anger and chagrin went over Ursula. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Her father sat below, powerless in humiliation and chagrin. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- Many were the complaints below, and great the chagrin of the head cook at her failures. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- With this expression of feeling for his unfortunate friend, Master Bates sat himself on the nearest chair with an aspect of chagrin and despondency. Charles Dickens. Oliver Twist.
- If you were wrapped in a thicker shawl---- I might stay longer, and forget how late it is, which would chagrin Mrs. Pryor. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- That handsome lady and strong spirit does me the favour to remark, in full confidence, “I have my curiosity, and I have my chagrins. Charles Dickens. Little Dorrit.
- Then they stood on the bank shivering, and so chagrined and so grieved, that they merited holiest compassion. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house. Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility.
- Rather chagrined, the waiter followed. D. H. Lawrence. Women in Love .
- He pained and chagrined me. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- Sherlock Holmes looked deeply chagrined. Arthur Conan Doyle. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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