Which sentence correctly uses chagrin in context?

• A. He felt chagrin after realizing his error.
• B. He felt exhilaration after winning.
• C. He measured his coffee table.
• D. The concert was a challenge.

Answer: (A)

Chagrin is the feeling of embarrassed disappointment you get after realizing you’ve made a mistake. In the sentence, the person experiences that exact reaction after recognizing his error, so the word fits naturally and precisely. The other options describe a burst of excitement, a neutral action, or a statement about difficulty, none of which capture that awkward, distressed sigh of embarrassment linked to recognizing a mistake.