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Aggrieved - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Aggrieved means feeling wronged, resentful, or distressed due to unfair treatment. It describes someone who is upset because they believe they have been treated unjustly.

aggrieved

/əˈɡrivd/ /əˈɡriːvd/

Definition:

Feeling resentment or distress due to unfair treatment.

Synonyms:

wronged, resentful, offended, distressed

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

content, satisfied

Common Collocations:

aggrieved party, feel aggrieved, deeply aggrieved, legally aggrieved

Derivatives:

aggrievement, aggrieving

Usage Tips:

Use "aggrieved" to describe someone who feels wronged or upset by unfair actions.

Common Phrases:

aggrieved tone, look aggrieved, sound aggrieved

Etymology:

From Old French "agrever," meaning to burden or oppress, derived from Latin "aggravare."

Examples:

  • 1. She felt aggrieved after being overlooked for the promotion.
  • 2. The customer was clearly aggrieved by the poor service.
  • 3. His aggrieved expression showed how hurt he was by the accusation.
  • 4. The team was aggrieved by the referee's unfair decision.

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