Chagrin can be characterized as

• A. A sense of joy after an achievement.
• B. An absence of concern.
• C. A state of confusion during a crisis.
• D. A feeling of being very annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of failure, disappointment, or humiliation.

Answer: (D)

Chagrin is a mix of disappointment and embarrassment, often with a touch of irritation, after something doesn’t go as hoped. This makes it the best fit because it directly describes feeling annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed due to a failure, letdown, or humiliation. It’s not joy, not indifference, and not confusion in a crisis. You might hear it in a line like, “To his chagrin, the plan failed at the last moment.”