When Did Chagrin Become a Word?

The first known use of chagrin was in 1661.

Is chagrin a Yiddish?

Chagrin (surname), a Hebrew-language surname.

Does chagrined mean embarrassed?

Chagrin is a noun that represents an emotion or feeling and it's an uncomfortable one. If you feel chagrin, it means that you are embarrassed or distressed as a result of a failure.

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