chagrin
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To my chagrin but not my surprise, no one else in the theater came with their tail tucked between their legs, covered by a trench coat.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
As the boys grew up, they took to roughhousing around the house, much to the chagrin of their mother.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
To the chagrin of professionals, many people lean on popular AI chatbots to help solve their medical mysteries, interpret labs and provide psychological therapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025
The government has also been forced to cut certain subsidies to yeshivas, much to the chagrin of the ultra-Orthodox parties.
From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025
Marillion gaped at her, confusion giving way to chagrin as Catelyn rose slowly to her feet.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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