chagrin

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To the chagrin of professionals, many people lean on popular AI chatbots to help solve their medical mysteries, interpret labs and provide psychological therapy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

He drives most of the way before arriving at the treacherous Darién Gap, where he’s sidelined after falling into a thorny tree — but “they” save him, much to his chagrin.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

The government has also been forced to cut certain subsidies to yeshivas, much to the chagrin of the ultra-Orthodox parties.

From Barron's • Nov. 29, 2025

Much to Beijing's chagrin, those running many such scam centres are often Chinese themselves.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2025

Ben was acutely aware that the couples at the other tables were staring at them with a mixture of curiosity and chagrin.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy