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chagrined

cha·grin
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [shuh-grin]
    • /ʃəˈgrɪn/
    • /ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [shuh-grin]
    • /ʃəˈgrɪn/

Definitions of chagrined word

  • adjective chagrined If you are chagrined by something, it disappoints, upsets, or annoys you, perhaps because of your own failure. 3
  • noun chagrined a feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation. 1
  • verb with object chagrined to vex by disappointment or humiliation: The rejection of his proposal chagrined him deeply. 1
  • verb with object chagrined Obsolete. shagreen (def 1). 1
  • noun chagrined Simple past tense and past participle of chagrin. 1

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Origin of chagrined

First appearance:

before 1650
One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French < ?

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Parts of speech for Chagrined

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

chagrined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for chagrined

adjective chagrined

  • mortified — to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one's pride or self-respect.
  • shamefaced — modest or bashful.
  • troubled — to disturb the mental calm and contentment of; worry; distress; agitate.
  • anguished — Anguished means showing or feeling great mental suffering or physical pain.
  • abashed — If you are abashed, you feel embarrassed and ashamed.

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