Chagrinned: meaning, definitions and examples
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chagrinned
[ ʃəˈɡrɪnd ]
feeling sad
Chagrinned refers to a state of distress or embarrassment caused by a mistake or failure. When someone is chagrinned, they often feel regret or disappointment over an incident that has occurred. This term is typically used in social or professional situations where someone's actions have not met their own expectations or those of others. The feeling of chagrin can lead to a desire to rectify the situation or to withdraw from interactions with others.
Synonyms
disconcerted, dismayed, displeased, distressed, embarrassed.
Examples of usage
- She was chagrinned by her poor performance in the presentation.
- He felt chagrinned after forgetting his friend's birthday.
- The comedian was chagrinned when the audience didn't laugh at his jokes.
Translations
Translations of the word "chagrinned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desconcertado
🇮🇳 शर्मिंदा
🇩🇪 verlegen
🇮🇩 malu
🇺🇦 засоромлений
🇵🇱 zakłopotany
🇯🇵 困惑した
🇫🇷 embarrassé
🇪🇸 avergonzado
🇹🇷 mahcub
🇰🇷 당황한
🇸🇦 محرج
🇨🇿 rozpačitý
🇸🇰 zahanbený
🇨🇳 尴尬的
🇸🇮 zmedeno
🇮🇸 vandræðalegur
🇰🇿 ұялы
🇬🇪 ბრაზიანი
🇦🇿 təəssüflü
🇲🇽 avergonzado
Etymology
The word 'chagrin' comes from the French language, originating from the 17th century. It is derived from the verb 'chagriner', which means 'to fret' or 'to annoy'. The French term is thought to have evolved from the Old French word 'chargnier', which signifies 'to burden'. Initially, the sense of the word suggested a feeling of being burdened by disappointment or regret. Over time, it was adopted into English retaining a similar meaning. The use of 'chagrin' in English literature dates back to the late 18th century, where it was commonly used by writers to articulate feelings of humiliation and distress in social contexts. Its application has remained robust in modern English, often employed to describe situations wherein a person feels shame or dismay about their actions or the actions of others.