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adjective

ə-ˈgrēvd How to pronounce aggrieved (audio)
Definition of aggrievednext
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
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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
  1. dissatisfied
  2. perturbed
  3. afflicted
  4. frustrated
  5. upset
  6. tormented
  7. alienated
  8. tortured
Adjective
  • According to Blue Apron's policy, customers who are dissatisfied with a meal or ingredient can contact the company within seven days of receiving their order.
    — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers explored why consumers are so dissatisfied with the taste of tomatoes in the store.
    — Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dissatisfied
Verb
  • Not only does Mehta deliver a stunning debut performance, as a young girl perturbed by the world and her place within it, but the film’s sinister, shadowy tone makes even natural spaces feel imposing.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • These objects are thought to have wandered in from the Kuiper Belt beyond Pluto, their paths perhaps perturbed by distant gravitational interactions with the gas giant planets, or even a nudge from a passing star.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of perturbed
Verb
  • The global food system is afflicted by uncertainty across many domains—weather, supply chains, labor, trade, and beyond.
    — Anna Nelson, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Over 600,000 women a year in America are afflicted with postpartum depression in America, research shows.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of afflicted
Adjective
  • No ball-knower would say the key to the Seahawks’ success was subtracting Metcalf, who grew frustrated with his role under one-and-done offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb in the season before Sam Darnold arrived.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The White House introduced sweeping tariffs that have at times frustrated Americans, who will head to the polls in November's midterm elections.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Regan was allegedly upset with David Green, president of SEIU Local 721 who had just left for the airport, and began randomly screaming at Li, according to the investigative report on the probe commissioned by the state council.
    — Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Coming into Thursday night, Florida A&M came to Hard Rock Stadium to upset the University of Miami on the road.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of upset
Verb
  • About a month after that, the financier, tormented by fears of further investigation, died of apoplexy.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Leite is one week removed from giving Angel Reese and Howard fits in Atlanta, while Astier has tormented the Fever duo of Clark and Aliyah Boston.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tormented
Verb
  • Carlson had alienated vast swaths of Fox in the run-up to his firing.
    — Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Moreover, his conversion to Islam in 2015 alienated some right-wing politicians, including Giorgia Meloni, who is now the nation’s Prime Minister and whose administration has since gone on to praise Buttafuoco.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of alienated
Verb
  • Over the course of about three days, Manson's followers tortured Hinman.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The former beauty queen’s family claim that she was tortured by the suspects over dowry demands, reported the BBC.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tortured

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“Aggrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrieved. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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