懊恼

懊惱
àonǎo
adjective #22,185

Meanings

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

Examples

HSK 6
Tā yīnwèi cuòguò le jīhuì ér gǎndào shífēn àonǎo.
He was extremely vexed at having missed the opportunity.
HSK 7-9
Tā àonǎo de yáo le yáotóu, bùzhī 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