CHAGRIN Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word chagrin. (close relations)
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| humiliate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| mortify | verbv | |||||
verb • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites • hold within limits and control • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • undergo necrosis | ||||||
| annoy | verbv | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||
| disappoint | verbv | |||||
verb • fail to meet the hopes or expectations of | ||||||
| discourage | verbv | |||||
verb • try to prevent; show opposition to • deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged • advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior | ||||||
| dishearten | verbv | |||||
verb • take away the enthusiasm of | ||||||
| embarrass | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of | ||||||
| vex | verbv | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress • change the arrangement or position of • subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||
| mortification | nounn | |||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | ||||||
| disquiet | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments • the trait of seeming ill at ease verb • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed | ||||||
| fretfulness | nounn | |||||
noun • an irritable petulant feeling | ||||||
| peevishness | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • an irritable petulant feeling • a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger | ||||||
| vexation | nounn | |||||
noun • anger produced by some annoying irritation • the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed • something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness • the act of troubling or annoying someone | ||||||
| shagreen | nounn | |||||
noun • An untanned leather, often dyed green; originally made from horse skin, today mostly made from the skin of a shark or ray. • A rough or spiny surface of an insect's cuticle. verb • To give a texture resembling shagreen leather. | ||||||
| abase | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| chagrined | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed | ||||||
| humble | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • marked by meekness or modesty; not arrogant or prideful adjective satellite • low or inferior in station or quality • used of unskilled work (especially domestic work) • of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) verb • cause to be unpretentious • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of | ||||||
| humiliation | nounn | |||||
noun • state of disgrace or loss of self-respect • strong feelings of embarrassment • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • depriving one of self-esteem | ||||||