Associations to the word «Chagrin»

Wiktionary

CHAGRIN, noun. Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
CHAGRIN, noun. A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
CHAGRIN, verb. (transitive) To bother or vex; to mortify.
CHAGRIN, verb. (intransitive) To be vexed or annoyed.

Dictionary definition

CHAGRIN, noun. Strong feelings of embarrassment.
CHAGRIN, verb. Cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of; "He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss".

Wise words

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John Locke