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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 uneasy and self-conscious

Familiarity information: CHAGRINED used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CHAGRINED (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Feeling or caused to feel uneasy and self-conscious

Synonyms:

abashed; chagrined; embarrassed

Context examples:

felt abashed at the extravagant praise / chagrined at the poor sales of his book / was embarrassed by her child's tantrums

Similar:

discomposed (having your composure disturbed)

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