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chagrin

grief

noun sha-GRAN Less Common
Mind & Emotions Emotions

Also means

sorrow

Usage Note

Chagrin describes deep sadness or grief, often from disappointment or loss. The English word 'chagrin' (embarrassed disappointment) is a false friend — in French the word is stronger, closer to 'heartache'. The expression avoir du chagrin means 'to be deeply sad'.

Examples

"Elle pleurait de chagrin toute la nuit."

Natural Translation

She cried from grief all night.

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