Chagrinned

/ʃəˈɡrɪnd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of chagrin; caused someone to feel embarrassed, disappointed, or displeased.

Etymology

Past tense form of the verb 'chagrin,' with the double-n spelling representing a variant orthography influenced by British English conventions for preserving short vowel sounds before adding suffixes.

Kelly Says

Some English verbs get spelled with double consonants when you add '-ed' (like 'hummed' or 'dimmed'), and 'chagrinned' follows this pattern—though modern usage often drops one 'n,' showing how spellings constantly shift.

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