Chagrin is best described as

• A. A sense of calm after a successful performance.
• B. A feeling of being very annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of failure, disappointment, or humiliation.
• C. An act of protest.
• D. A mild physical ailment.

Answer: (B)

Chagrin describes a mix of embarrassment, disappointment, and sometimes irritation that comes from failure or humiliation. It captures that uncomfortable, self-conscious feeling you get when things don’t go as hoped, rather than a calm relief after success, an action like protesting, or a physical illness. So the best description is a strong emotional response tied to having fallen short or been embarrassed by a setback. For example, forgetting your lines on stage often brings chagrin as you feel embarrassed and disappointed in that moment.