1
[ noun ] strong feelings of embarrassment

Used in print

("Editorials"...)

Thus , when the Russians sent up their first sputnik , American chagrin was human enough , and American determination to put American satellites into orbit was perfectly understandable .

(Bruce Palmer, "My Brother's Keeper", Many Are...)

The soldier 's voice was muffled again , stricken with chagrin .

Related terms

embarrassment humiliate

2
[ verb ] cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

Examples

"He humiliated his colleague by criticising him in front of the boss"

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