aggravated

adjective

ag·​gra·​vat·​ed ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd 

1

informal : angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances : feeling or showing aggravation

Sid snored on. Tom was aggravated. He said, "Sid, Sid!" and shook him.

—Mark Twain

The maid sounded very aggravated.

—Louise Fitzhugh

2

law, of a criminal offense : considered more serious or heinous than normal : characterized by aggravating elements (such as the use of a deadly weapon)

aggravated manslaughter

see also aggravated assault

Synonyms of aggravated

• irritated
• annoyed
• bothered
• exasperated
• upset
• angry

Examples of aggravated in a Sentence

aggravated customers looking in vain for a salesclerk for assistance

Recent Examples on the Web

State prison records show Milton has previously done years behind bars for burglary, retail theft, drug possession, armed robbery and aggravated battery, among other convictions, stretching back to the late 1990s. — Dan Petrella, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Parsons was also previously convicted of burglary and aggravated battery. — Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The individuals have been charged with one or a combination of offenses including simple assault, conspiracy, theft, failure to disperse, disorderly conduct, aggravated assault, riot and others. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026

Under federal immigration law, second‑degree bail jumping is classified as an aggravated felony, a designation that generally bars lawful permanent residents from seeking cancellation of removal and most other forms of relief. — Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of aggravate

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing aggravated

• aggravated assault

Rhymes for aggravated

• abdicated
• abrogated
• acclimated
• activated
• actuated
• adumbrated
• advocated
• aggregated
• agitated
• allocated
• alternated
• amputated

Legal Definition

aggravated

adjective

ag·​gra·​vat·​ed

: characterized by aggravating elements (as the use of a deadly weapon)

aggravated kidnapping