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

Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026

Rodriguez was convicted in 2020 of stalking and aggravated assault. —Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 29 Jan. 2026

Ryan Dodd, 44, of Aurora is now charged with first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, all felonies. —Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026

Because being unemployed tends to make people quite aggravated and unhappy too. —Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 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