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chagrin

🇬🇧 UK/'ʃægrin/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A feeling of distress, embarrassment, or annoyance caused by failure or disappointment.

懊恼；沮丧；羞愧

v.

To cause someone to feel distressed, embarrassed, or annoyed.

使懊恼；使沮丧

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
chagrinother
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Common Collocations

  • 1.to one's chagrin令...沮丧的是
  • 2.much to the chagrin of使...懊恼的是

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    To her chagrin, she failed the exam despite studying hard.

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