The difference between Chagrin and Chagrined
When used as adjectives, chagrin means feeling chagrin, whereas chagrined means feeling chagrin (at something).
Chagrin is also noun with the meaning: distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc.
Chagrin is also verb with the meaning: to bother or vex.
check bellow for the other definitions of Chagrin and Chagrined
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Chagrin as a noun:
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.
Examples:
"synonyms: disquiet fretfulness mortification peevishness vexation"
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Chagrin as a noun:
A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
Examples:
"synonyms: shagreen"
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Chagrin as a verb (transitive):
To bother or vex; to mortify.
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Chagrin as a verb (reflexive, obsolete, rare):
To be vexed or annoyed.
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Chagrin as an adjective (obsolete):
Feeling chagrin; annoyed; vexed, fretful.
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Chagrined as a verb:
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Chagrined as an adjective:
Feeling chagrin (at something); vexed; fretful.
Examples:
"She was chagrined to note that the paint had dried into a blotchy mess."