How to Memorize

chagrin - annoyance

Analysis

‘Chagrin’ is a formal term that expresses disappointment, embarrassment, or annoyance that an expected outcome has not occurred, especially due to a failure or mistake. It is most commonly used in the form ‘(much) to (one’s) chagrin'.

Example(s)

1. Mary thought she was a shoo-in for the vacant role. Much to her chagrin, I got it instead.

2. My report stated that human error was to blame for the problem. I was chagrined to later discover that that was false.

3. The politician expected a large crowd to attend his speech, but to his chagrin, very few people turned up.