懊恼

懊惱
àonǎo
adjective #22,185

Meanings

  1. 1 annoyed
  2. 2 vexed
  3. 3 upset
  4. 4 chagrined

Examples

Tā yīnwèi cuòguò le jīhuì ér gǎndào shífēn àonǎo.
He was extremely vexed at having missed the opportunity.
Tā àonǎo de yáo le yáo tóu, bù zhī gāi rúhé shì hǎo.
She shook her head in frustration, unsure what to do.

Tips

usage
懊恼 describes a feeling of regret mixed with irritation — often at oneself for making a mistake or missing an opportunity. It is stronger than 不满 (dissatisfied) but less intense than 愤怒 (furious).

Stroke Order

ào
nǎo