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chagrin (s) (noun), chagrins (pl)
A mental distress caused by a failure to do something: The fact that she was unable to attend the concert was a source of chagrin for Mildred.

When Mark and Jane were unable to get a room at the hotel while they were on vacation, it was a frustrating chagrin for them.

A very disappointing failure to remember to do something.
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A vexation or humiliation when making a serious mistake.
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