chagrin

/ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/noun

A feeling of annoyance and embarrassment caused by failure, disappointment, or a mistake.

Example sentences

“Much to his chagrin, the team he had mocked went on to win the championship.”
“He couldn't hide his chagrin when his younger brother beat him at chess.”

Almost always appears in the pattern 'to my chagrin' (or his, her, their). It is rare outside that phrase.

Synonyms for chagrin

annoyance
embarrassment
mortification
vexation

Antonyms

delight
pleasure

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Related words

censureStrong criticism or official blame for something judged to be wrong.chastiseTo criticize or scold someone strongly for something they did wrong.capriciousChanging suddenly and without warning, guided by whim rather than reason.churlishRude and ungracious, especially when refusing to be polite or generous.callowYoung and lacking experience, especially in a way that shows poor judgment.cacophonyAn unpleasant, jarring mix of many noises at once.