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chagrin

1. distress or embarrassment at having failed or been humiliated

“Jeff, much to his chagrin, wasn't invited”

noun

/ʃəˈɡrɪn/

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chagrin

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"She excelled without much _____, to the chagrin of both her teammates and competitors."

Select three words related to chagrin

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  • comfort
  • annoyance
  • relief
  • irritation
  • vexation
  • delight

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Find a word related to chagrin

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