AGGRIEVED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ə-ˈgrēvd

Definition of aggrieved

as in dissatisfied

having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions a line of aggrieved ticket-holders, demanding a refund for the cancelled concert

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aggrieved

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verb

past tense of aggrieve

as in perturbed

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as in afflicted

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Recent Examples of aggrieved

Adjective

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 As if the arc of history just naturally bends towards justice without aggrieved people putting pressure on it. — Sarah Schulman, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026 When early goals by both teams were denied by offside calls, the aggrieved fans jeered and whistled — the equivalent of Chiefs fans booing pass interference against their guy. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for aggrieved

Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrieved

Adjective

Rogers sought to capitalize on divisions within the Democratic Party, arguing that voters dissatisfied with the primary outcome should consider supporting his campaign.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
Risks caused by a lack of diverse perspectives include security, reputation and flight risk for dissatisfied staff.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dissatisfied

Verb

Repeat this process once the soil has dried again, until affected plants are no longer afflicted with pests.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026
Blending horror with comedy, the Apple TV show takes place in a fictitious New England island town afflicted by a centuries-old curse that brings about supernatural evils.

— Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Definition of afflicted

Adjective

Some parents said the closure has left them frustrated and seeking more transparency from city officials.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Bohm was not in the lineup Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays after going 0-for-4 with a walk on Friday, which included a visibly frustrated walk back to the dugout.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of frustrated

Verb

Sparks upset the Lynx Rae Burrell scored 17 points, and Erica Wheeler had four in a game-ending 8-0 run and the Sparks ended Minnesota’s 10-game winning streak, beating the WNBA-leading Lynx 89-82 on Thursday night.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2026
In a year where voters upset with the Democratic Party mainstream have propelled outsider candidates to victory across the country, Crowley is hoping to buck the trend in Wisconsin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of upset

Verb

From Boyle Heights to Monterey Park, residents said they were overwhelmed by the smoke from the week-long fire, and then tormented by the horrible stench from decaying meat and seafood.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
The sound of the bell which, until yesterday, had tormented Kikuko, was today her ally.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of tormented

Verb

In essence, Common Ground Society cultivates community, which can be a huge comfort to parents who feel ostracized and alienated from society because of burnout.

— Matt Villano, Parents, 2 Aug. 2026
This centralized approach has increasingly alienated both confederations and FIFA’s own administration.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of alienated

Verb

Lebson and Richards ⁠denied that allegation, saying that Robert Gilman was held in extremely harsh conditions, tortured and injected with mind-altering drugs by guards, treatment that led to his transfer to the civilian hospital.

— Reuters, NBC news, 7 Aug. 2026
Prior to Tae-ha’s arrival, Eun-sae was tortured by Sang-gil and his men.

— Kayti Burt, Time, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of tortured

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