Chagrin most nearly means

• A. A feeling of being very annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of failure, disappointment, or humiliation.
• B. A sense of calm after a long day.
• C. A surge of physical energy.
• D. A type of vegetable.

Answer: (A)

Chagrin is an emotional state of distress, embarrassment, or irritation after a failure or humiliation, often paired with disappointment. This meaning fits the option that describes someone feeling very annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of failure or humiliation. The other options point to calmness, a burst of energy, or something unrelated like a vegetable, none of which capture that subtle blend of disappointment and social discomfort. For example, you might say, “She felt chagrin after mispronouncing the name in front of the audience.”