What does chagrin mean?
Definitions for chagrin
ʃəˈgrɪncha·grin
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Princeton's WordNet
chagrin, humiliation, mortification(verb)
strong feelings of embarrassment
humiliate, mortify, chagrin, humble, abase(verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
"He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"
Wiktionary
chagrin(Noun)
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
Etymology: From chagrin. Prior to that, the etymology is unclear, with several theories – of Germanic or possibly Turkish origin.
chagrin(Noun)
A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
Etymology: From chagrin. Prior to that, the etymology is unclear, with several theories – of Germanic or possibly Turkish origin.
chagrin(Verb)
To bother or vex; to mortify.
She was chagrined to note that the paint had dried into a blotchy mess.
Etymology: From chagrin. Prior to that, the etymology is unclear, with several theories – of Germanic or possibly Turkish origin.
Webster Dictionary
Chagrin(noun)
vexation; mortification
Etymology: [Cf. F. chagriner See Chagrin, n.]
Chagrin(noun)
to excite ill-humor in; to vex; to mortify; as, he was not a little chagrined
Etymology: [Cf. F. chagriner See Chagrin, n.]
Chagrin(verb)
to be vexed or annoyed
Etymology: [Cf. F. chagriner See Chagrin, n.]
Chagrin(adj)
chagrined
Etymology: [Cf. F. chagriner See Chagrin, n.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Chagrin
sha-grēn′, n. that which wears or gnaws the mind: vexation: annoyance.—v.t. to vex or annoy.—p.adj. Chagrined′. [Fr. chagrin, shagreen, rough skin, ill-humour.]
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of chagrin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of chagrin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
Examples of chagrin in a Sentence
Dutch Finance Minister Jeroen Dijsselbloem:
I hope the Dutch can get over their chagrin and say: 'Yes, we are annoyed with Europe, we are annoyed with this Dutch government, but we will still support Ukraine.
To Netanyahu's chagrin, however, the Iranian threat is simply not the most important issue to voters in this election -- a fact that was true ahead of the last elections as well.
It's not real. It's not what's important, i'm Dan Springer. I don't want boats and airplanes. I'm going to give most of it away, much to the chagrin of my children.
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- разочарование, огорчавам, огорчение, досаждамBulgarian
- zarmoutit, zklamat, zármutekCzech
- Verdruss, verdrießenGerman
- mielipaha, olla pahoillaanFinnish
- chagrinFrench
- miabhadh, sàraichScottish Gaelic
- mortificare, mortificazione, dispiacere, deludere, delusioneItalian
- 悔しさJapanese
- 억울함Korean
- verdriet, vervelen, chagrijn, irritatie, storen, ongenoegenDutch
- poczucie klęskiPolish
- desgostoPortuguese
- огорчение, огорчать, шагреневая кожа, досада, досаждатьRussian
- förtretSwedish
- చాగ్రిన్Telugu
- 懊惱Chinese
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