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CHAGRIN

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Chagrin.

How to pronounce chagrin:

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Chagrin - as a noun

Strong feelings of embarrassment

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
humiliation16mortification20

Chagrin - as a verb

Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Example: "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
abase7humble13humiliate14mortify15
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bruise8hurt7injure13offend13spite7wound9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Chagrin - as an adjective

Feeling chagrin; annoyed; vexed, fretful.

Example Sentences

"She tried to hide her chagrin when she realized her mistake."
"His chagrin was evident when he lost the game."
"To her chagrin, she discovered she had been talking to the wrong person all along."
"He felt a sense of chagrin when he saw his name misspelled in the newspaper."
"Imagine his chagrin when he realized he had forgotten his wallet at home."
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Word Game Points

Is CHAGRIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, chagrin is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CHAGRIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is CHAGRIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, chagrin is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CHAGRIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is CHAGRIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, chagrin is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CHAGRIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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