Chagrin

Definition of Chagrin

Cha`grin´
n.1.Vexation; mortification.
I must own that I felt rather vexation and chagrin than hope and satisfaction.
- Richard Porson.
Hear me, and touch Belinda with chagrin.
- Pope.
v. t.1.To excite ill-humor in; to vex; to mortify; as, he was not a little chagrined.
[imp. & p. p. Chagrined ; p. pr. & vb. n. Chargrining.]
v. i.1.To be vexed or annoyed.
a.1.Chagrined.

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abash, abashment, cast down, confound, confuse, confusion, discomfit, discomfiture, discompose, discomposure, disconcert, disconcertion, disconcertment, discountenance, distress, disturbance, put out, throw into confusion, upset
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