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CHAGRINED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does chagrined mean?
• CHAGRINED (adjective)
The adjective CHAGRINED has 1 sense:
1. feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
Familiarity information: CHAGRINED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
Synonyms:
abashed; chagrined; embarrassed
Context example:
was embarrassed by her child's tantrums
Similar:
discomposed (having your composure disturbed)
Context examples
Chagrined and surprised, they were obliged, though unwillingly, to turn back, for no shelter was nearer than their own house.
(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)
Sherlock Holmes looked deeply chagrined.
(The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)
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