chagrin (셔**그**린) — A feeling of distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A feeling of distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
Korean meaning: 실패나 굴욕으로 인한 분노, 억울함, 좌절감
Korean pronunciation: 셔**그**린
Example Sentences
- Much to his chagrin, his mom posted his baby photos on social media
- To the teacher's chagrin, the students were more interested in her cat filter than the lesson
- She felt deep chagrin at being rejected by her dream university
chagrin
NOUN//ʃəˈɡrɪn//
A feeling of distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated
The presenter feels deep chagrin after his presentation completely fails
His chagrin was clearly seen when green turned brown on the scene!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'chagrin', originally meaning 'rough skin' or 'grief', possibly derived from Turkish 'sağrı' (back of a horse, used to make leather) or from Old French roots related to sorrow and distress.
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📝Examples
“Much to his chagrin, his mom posted his baby photos on social media”
“To the teacher's chagrin, the students were more interested in her cat filter than the lesson”
“She felt deep chagrin at being rejected by her dream university”
“To his chagrin, he realized he had been muted during the entire presentation”
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