chagrin
/ʃəˈɡɹɪn/ noun C2- A distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, a want of appreciation, mistakes, etc.; vexation or mortification. · much to the chagrin (of)
- A type of leather or skin with a rough surface.
Plural chagrins
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Holmes had taken out his watch, and as minute followed minute without result, an expression of the utmost chagrin and disappointment appeared upon his features.
Amusement and chagrin seemed to be struggling for the mastery, until the former suddenly carried the day, and he burst into a hearty laugh.
Altogether, look as I would, there was nothing remarkable about the man save his blazing red head, and the expression of extreme chagrin and discontent upon his features.
In her own past behaviour, there was a constant source of vexation and regret: and in the unhappy defects of her family, a subject of yet heavier chagrin.
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