aggrieved

adjective

ag·​grieved ə-ˈgrēvd How to pronounce aggrieved (audio)
Synonyms 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
… he would look up with such an aggrieved air …—Lucy Maud Montgomery
aggrievedly
ə-ˈgrē-vəd-lē How to pronounce aggrieved (audio)
adverb

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Examples of aggrieved in a Sentence

He felt aggrieved by their refusal to meet with him. The aggrieved party may cancel the contract.
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Lawsuits in which aggrieved families sue funeral directors over subpar restorations can also have a chilling effect. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 The team's true character, now perceived as aggrieved and disliked internationally, is fully exposed. — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The aggrieved front-line workers also include safety and security teams, those that often embark on community outreach as well as those burying patients who died from Ebola. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 Yet, this World Cup offers a temporary respite for our perennially aggrieved society. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aggrieved

Word History

Etymology

Middle English agreved "annoyed, resentful," from past participle of agreven "to aggrieve"

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of aggrieved was in the 14th century

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“Aggrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggrieved. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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aggrieved

adjective
ag·​grieved ə-ˈgrēvd How to pronounce aggrieved (audio)
1
: troubled or distressed in spirit
2
: having a cause for complaint
especially : suffering from injury or loss

Legal Definition

aggrieved

adjective
: having a grievance: as
a
: suffering from an infringement or denial of rights
b
: having interests adversely affected
aggrieved creditors

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