Chagrinning: meaning, definitions and examples
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chagrinning
[ ʃəˈɡrɪn ]
emotional state
To chagrin is to feel distressed or humiliated due to disappointment or failure. This feeling arises when one's expectations are not met, leading to a sense of embarrassment or irritation.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was chagrinned by her poor performance on the exam.
- He chagrinned himself when he realized he forgot to submit the report.
- They were chagrinned to find out the event was canceled last minute.
Translations
Translations of the word "chagrinning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 chateado
🇮🇳 निराशाजनक
🇩🇪 ärgerlich
🇮🇩 menyebalkan
🇺🇦 незадоволення
🇵🇱 rozczarowujący
🇯🇵 不快な
🇫🇷 décevant
🇪🇸 decepcionante
🇹🇷 hayal kırıklığına uğratan
🇰🇷 불쾌한
🇸🇦 مُحْبِط
🇨🇿 nepříjemný
🇸🇰 sklamaný
🇨🇳 令人失望的
🇸🇮 razočaran
🇮🇸 fúltak
🇰🇿 қапа боларлық
🇬🇪 დამღუპველი
🇦🇿 xəyal qırıqlığına uğrayan
🇲🇽 decepcionante
Etymology
The word 'chagrin' originates from the French word 'chagrin', which meant 'sorrow' or 'sadness'. It dates back to the late 19th century when it entered the English language. The word likely derives from the Old French term 'chagrin,' which comes from the Latin 'carrina,' meaning a rough or coarse surface. Historically, 'chagrin' has been linked to feelings of dissatisfaction and resentment that arise from unfulfilled desires and expectations. The evolution of the term reflects the way disappointment can lead to deeper emotional responses, emphasizing the complexity of human feelings. Over time, it has maintained its emphasis on feelings of embarrassment, irritation, and sorrow, illustrating a universal aspect of human experience that transcends cultures.