chagrin

/ˈʃæɡ.ɹɪn/noun

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

Example sentence

“Much to his chagrin, the team he had mocked went on to win the championship.”

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

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