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Word of the Day – Chagrin

By April 4, 2024Word of the Day

Chagrin (noun)

sha-grin

A feeling of vexation, marked by disappointment or humiliation.

First recorded in 1650–60 and comes from the French word chagrin, meaning “melancholy, anxiety, vexation.”

Example sentences

“Much to his chagrin, it was evident that he had forgotten his wallet.”

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