Sekirov Dictionary

chagrin

UK /ˈʃaɡ.ɹɪn/US /ʃəˈɡɹɪn/

noun 2
verb 2
adjective 1
forms 5

noun2

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A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification.
- [H]e alone knew how deep was the deluded man's chagrin at the failure of the little plot which he fancied was prospering finely. — 1876
A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.

verb2

•
To bother or vex; to mortify.
- Meet once a year, then part, and then Retiring, wish to meet again. — 1764
•
[with oneself] (no longer used, rare) To be vexed or annoyed.
- Dear Ma’am, why will you chagrine yourself about a vile Man, that is not worth,—no, as I live and breathe,—not worth a single Sigh?— — 1760

adjective1

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(no longer used) Feeling chagrin; annoyed; vexed, fretful.
- Dear, my dear, pity me; I am so chagrin to day, and have had the most signal affront at Court! — 1673

forms

chagrined · chagrining · chagrins · more chagrin · most chagrin

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