Definition of Chagrin

a feeling of being frustrated or annoyed because of failure or disappointment

Examples of Chagrin in a sentence

To her chagrin, Jill placed second in the beauty pageant.  🔊

Much to my chagrin, I failed my math test.  🔊

To the viewer’s chagrin, the final episode of the television series ended with several unanswered questions.  🔊

After finishing third in the race, I swallowed my chagrin and congratulated the winner.  🔊

To his chagrin, the president realized his bill would not have the public’s approval.  🔊

Despite her father’s chagrin, Jill wore the revealing dress to the dance.  🔊

To my chagrin, I did not win the lottery last night.  🔊

If Alan felt any chagrin about losing the contest, he hid it behind a huge smile.  🔊

To Jack’s chagrin, he did not get the salary increase he wanted.  🔊

When my secret crush proposed to my sister, I was overwhelmed by chagrin and ran out of the house.  🔊

She was overweight in the swimsuit, much to her chagrin and embarrassment.  🔊

The teacher regarded the tardy student with chagrin and frustration.  🔊

I saw sorrow in the eyes of my students when they enter our classroom after the school shooting.  🔊

To the chagrin of my parents, I decided to study abroad again.  🔊

Much to his chagrin, he realized that it was his driving error that had caused the multi-car accident.  🔊

The poor mother learned to her chagrin that the nearest doctor lived 100 miles away,  🔊

To his chagrin he found that Rita was right all along.  🔊

Ultimately, to my chagrin and disappointment, I had to remove my father from my life.  🔊

I was better than he was at chess, much to his chagrin.  🔊

Much to her chagrin, she felt stuck in a loveless marriage for the next 5 years.  🔊

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