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chagrining

/tʃæɡˈraɪnɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does chagrining mean?

verb

To cause someone to feel disappointed or disheartened, often in a way that is perceived as unjust or unfair.

Example

"The news of the cancelled project chagrined the team, who had been working on it for months."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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