adj

aggrieved

Aggrieved (adj) means Angry or upset because you feel you have been treated unfairly. Example: “Aggrieved customers flooded the airline with complaints after the flight was cancelled.”

adj

Angry or upset because you feel you have been treated unfairly.

"Aggrieved customers flooded the airline with complaints after the flight was cancelled."

"She felt aggrieved that her promotion had gone to someone less experienced."

In law, having had your legal rights harmed or taken away.

"The aggrieved party has thirty days to file an appeal."

How to use aggrieved

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeling wronged or hard done by — a mix of anger and hurt at unfair treatment.

Common mistake

Stronger and more formal than just "annoyed" — aggrieved implies a genuine sense of injustice, not mild irritation.

Common pairings

feel aggrieved aggrieved party aggrieved customers

Word forms

more aggrieved comparative, most aggrieved superlative

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Rhymes for aggrieved

peeved grieved relieved achieved

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Frequently asked questions

What does “aggrieved” mean?

The word “aggrieved” means angry or upset because you feel you have been treated unfairly. In plain terms, feeling wronged or hard done by — a mix of anger and hurt at unfair treatment.

How do you use “aggrieved” in a sentence?

Here is “aggrieved” used in a sentence: “Aggrieved customers flooded the airline with complaints after the flight was cancelled.”

What part of speech is “aggrieved”?

“Aggrieved” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “aggrieved” have?

“Aggrieved” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: angry or upset because you feel you have been treated unfairly.