Which option expresses chagrin most accurately?

• A. A sense of relief.
• B. A feeling of being very annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of failure, disappointment, or humiliation.
• C. An excited anticipation.
• D. A physical strength.

Answer: (B)

Chagrin is the feeling of being annoyed, disappointed, or embarrassed because of a failure or humiliation. The option that describes that negative emotional mix fits best, since chagrin centers on how a setback or mistake makes you feel in a combination of disappointment and embarrassment. For example, someone might feel chagrin after stumbling on stage or realizing a mistake in front of others. The other descriptions point to different states: relief means ease after stress, excited anticipation is a positive forward-looking feeling, and physical strength is unrelated to emotion.