aggrieved

adjective ag·grieved \ ə-ˈgrēvd \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

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

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aggrievedly

play \-ˈgrē-vəd-lē\ 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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However, Guardiola will have every right to feel aggrieved after Raheem Sterling's goal was incorrectly ruled out following an offside called against Leroy Sane on the wing.

— matias grez, CNN, "Liverpool stun Manchester City to take commanding lead in Champions League tie," 4 Apr. 2018
Rather than join with other aggrieved countries to put legal pressure on China, Mr Trump has threatened putative allies.

— The Economist, "Even if America wins concessions, worry," 28 Mar. 2018
Rob Atkinson, president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, notes that a WTO case typically requires evidence from an aggrieved company.

— greg ip, WSJ, "China Started the Trade War, Not Trump," 23 Mar. 2018
Despite her fragility, Giselle emerges to saves Albrecht/Archer from death by the aggrieved spirits.

— doug maccash, NOLA.com, "What are the 3 coolest spots on Conde Nast Traveler's New Orleans list?," 21 Mar. 2018
American industrial workers have every reason to feel aggrieved due to NAFTA.

— erik loomis, The New Republic, "How Trade Deals and Immigration Laws Hurt Workers—Mexican Workers," 14 Mar. 2018
There will always be complaints after a bracket is revealed, but some aggrieved teams have better arguments than others.

— steven ruiz, USA TODAY, "4 teams under-seeded by the selection committee," 11 Mar. 2018
Meanwhile, the electorate will continue to evolve, with younger voters less aggrieved by the conduct of Bonds and Clemens replacing older ones.

— jay jaffe, SI.com, "Recapping the 2018 Hall of Fame Voting: Who's In, Who's Out and Who's Left," 25 Jan. 2018
Many aggrieved depositors have staged protests outside banks and government offices, demanding to be reimbursed.

— erin cunningham, Houston Chronicle, "Iran's leader blames U.S. for unrest, acknowledges grievances," 9 Jan. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of aggrieved

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

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out of joint;

AGGRIEVED Defined for English Language Learners

aggrieved

adjective

Definition of aggrieved for English Language Learners

: feeling anger because of unfair treatment
law : having suffered from unfair treatment

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aggrieved

adjective ag·grieved \ ə-ˈgrēvd \

Definition of aggrieved for Students

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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aggrieved

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legal Definition of aggrieved

: having a grievance: as

a : suffering from an infringement or denial of rights

b : having interests adversely affected

aggrieved creditors

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