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aggrieved
adjective ag·grieved \ə-ˈgrēvd\
: feeling anger because of unfair treatment
law : having suffered from unfair treatment
Full Definition of AGGRIEVED
1
: troubled or distressed in spirit
2
a : suffering from an infringement or denial of legal rights <aggrieved minority groups> b : showing or expressing grief, injury, or offense <an aggrieved plea>
— ag·griev·ed·ly \-ˈgrē-vəd-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of AGGRIEVED
14th century
Related to AGGRIEVED
- Synonyms
- discontented, discontent, disgruntled, displeased, dissatisfied, malcontent
Rhymes with AGGRIEVED
AGGRIEVED Defined for Kids
aggrieved
adjective ag·grieved \ə-ˈgrēvd\
Definition of AGGRIEVED for Kids
1
: having or showing a troubled or unhappy mind <She answered with an aggrieved tone.>
2
: having cause for complaint especially from unfair treatment <The judge ordered payment to the aggrieved party.>
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