Chagrin
Noun
Definition: Distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated.
Synonyms: Annoyance, Irritation, Mortification
Antonyms: Satisfaction, Delight, Contentment
- He couldn't hide his chagrin when his team lost the game.
- She felt a sense of chagrin when her presentation didn't go as planned.
- Chagrin sounds similar to "shaggy", imagine someone feeling distressed because their hair is shaggy and they can't fix it.
- Think of the "grin" in chag-rin as a fake smile someone might put on to hide their embarrassment.
Verb
Definition: To cause annoyance, distress, or embarrassment to.
Synonyms: Embarrass, Vex, Annoy
Antonyms: Please, Satisfy, Comfort
- Her behavior chagrined her parents.
- The criticism chagrined him deeply.
- Remember that chagrin can both be felt and caused, just like the verb form indicates.
Etymology:
The word "chagrin" can be traced back to the French "chagrin", which means "grief" or "sorrow". It entered the English language in the 17th century.
Historical Usage:"Chagrin" has maintained a consistent meaning throughout its history, emphasizing distress, embarrassment, or irritation.
Related Idioms:
"To one's chagrin"
Explanation:This phrase indicates that something has happened to cause distress or disappointment to a person.
Misconceptions:
Confusing 'chagrin' with 'chagrined'.
Explanation:"Chagrin" is the noun form, while "chagrined" is the past participle form of the verb "chagrin".