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Chagrin

Noun:

1. A feeling of embarrassment, annoyance, or distress caused by failure, disappointment, or humiliation.

Example sentence: After forgetting her lines during the play, Sarah felt a tremendous sense of chagrin in front of the entire audience.

Verb:

1. To cause someone to feel deep embarrassment, annoyance, or distress.

Example sentence: The coach's decision to bench him for the important game chagrined John, who had been preparing diligently for weeks.

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