Chagrined: meaning, definitions and examples

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chagrined

 

[ ʃəˈɡrɪnd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

emotional state

Chagrined refers to feeling distressed or embarrassed due to a failure, disappointment, or a situation that did not meet one's expectations. It often conveys a sense of irritation or humiliation caused by one's own actions or circumstances.

Synonyms

ashamed, disconcerted, distressed, embarrassed.

Examples of usage

  • She felt chagrined after forgetting her best friend's birthday.
  • He was chagrined when he realized he had made a mistake in the report.
  • Chagrined by the criticism, he vowed to improve his skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "chagrined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgostoso

🇮🇳 निराश

🇩🇪 verärgert

🇮🇩 kecewa

🇺🇦 приниженний

🇵🇱 zmartwiony

🇯🇵 不快

🇫🇷 contrarié

🇪🇸 consternado

🇹🇷 üzgün

🇰🇷 불쾌한

🇸🇦 مستاء

🇨🇿 rozčílený

🇸🇰 rozrušený

🇨🇳 懊恼

🇸🇮 razburjen

🇮🇸 sorgmæddur

🇰🇿 ренжіген

🇬🇪 დაღუპული

🇦🇿 narahat

🇲🇽 consternado

Etymology

The word 'chagrin' originated from the French language, from the word 'chagrin', which means 'sorrow' or 'grief'. This term made its way into English in the late 18th century, specifically around the late 1700s. The French term itself is thought to be derived from the Middle French 'chagrin', which also has connotations of distress and disappointment. Over time, the adjective form 'chagrined' developed in English to describe the state of being affected by this distress or embarrassment. It reflects a combination of feeling vexed and embarrassed, often in relation to one's own shortcomings or misfortunes.