# chagrin vs chain

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### chagrin
*noun · IPA /ˈʃaɡ.ɹɪn/ · frequency rank #34,427*
Distress of mind caused by a failure of aims or plans, want of appreciation, mistakes etc; vexation or mortification.

### chain
*noun · IPA /ˈt͡ʃeɪn/ · frequency rank #2,244*
A series of interconnected rings or links usually made of metal.

## Source
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