Word Verb
aggrieved
v.
C1 Advanced US /əˈɡɹivd/ UK /ɐɡɹˈiːvd/ ag·grieved
Definition
v.feeling hurt or upset because you believe you have been treated unfairly. You use this when someone feels they have been wronged by a person or a system.
v.feeling or showing resentment or distress because of a perceived injustice or injury. Often used in legal contexts to describe a party who believes they have been harmed by a court decision or a contractual breach.
Examples
“The employee felt aggrieved after the company refused to pay her overtime.”
“The aggrieved party filed a formal complaint with the board of directors to address the perceived unfair treatment.”
Real-world usage
“Will Nigel Farage ditch the "aggrieved" tone he has been accused of adopting recently?”
This entry
Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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