chagrin
Translation
annoyance, disappointment, vexation
Examples
To my chagrin, I arrived late.
To my chagrin, I arrived late.
She felt a deep chagrin at her mistake.
She felt a deep chagrin at her mistake.
Grammar Patterns
to ((sb.'s)) chagrin to someone's annoyance or disappointment To my chagrin, I arrived late.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annoyance, embarrassment, humiliation, vexation
Etymology
From French 'chagrin', meaning 'grief, sorrow'.
Memory Tips
Imagine you have to 'grin' and bear it, but inside you feel 'chagrin' (sha-GRIN) because you're embarrassed.