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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