Aggrieved
adjective
Feeling upset because you believe you have been treated unfairly.
She was aggrieved at the unfair treatment she had received.
Often appears as...
- feel aggrieved
- aggrieved party
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Disapproving
adjective
In law, having had your legal rights affected by another in a negative and unfair way.
The aggrieved party has the right to appeal the decision.
Often appears as...
- aggrieved party
- aggrieved plaintiff
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Feeling upset because you believe you have been treated unfairly.
She was aggrieved at the unfair treatment she had received.
Often appears as...
- feel aggrieved
- aggrieved party
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In law, having had your legal rights affected by another in a negative and unfair way.
The aggrieved party has the right to appeal the decision.
Often appears as...
- aggrieved party
- aggrieved plaintiff
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The word 'aggrieved' conveys strong emotions, implying deep distress or annoyance.
He felt aggrieved by the baseless accusations against him.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
'Aggrieved' is usually used in situations where someone feels personally wronged or slighted.
After being passed over for promotion, she was deeply aggrieved.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The feeling of being 'aggrieved' is subjective and based on personal perception, not always on agreed facts.
The coach was aggrieved, though the referee had made the correct call.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The word 'aggrieved' conveys strong emotions, implying deep distress or annoyance.
He felt aggrieved by the baseless accusations against him.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
'Aggrieved' is usually used in situations where someone feels personally wronged or slighted.
After being passed over for promotion, she was deeply aggrieved.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The feeling of being 'aggrieved' is subjective and based on personal perception, not always on agreed facts.
The coach was aggrieved, though the referee had made the correct call.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
The word 'aggrieved' conveys strong emotions, implying deep distress or annoyance.
He felt aggrieved by the baseless accusations against him.
Pro Tip 2/3Often Personal
'Aggrieved' is usually used in situations where someone feels personally wronged or slighted.
After being passed over for promotion, she was deeply aggrieved.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjectivity
The feeling of being 'aggrieved' is subjective and based on personal perception, not always on agreed facts.
The coach was aggrieved, though the referee had made the correct call.
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had lived here her entire life now she could lose everything Santa pleaded that she had done nothing so the aggrieved family turned to the ultimate arbiter in such matters the fetish priests after offering libations
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had lived here her entire life now she could lose everything Santa pleaded that she had done nothing so the aggrieved family turned to the ultimate arbiter in such matters the fetish priests after offering libations
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Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
The strong should always permit the weak and aggrieved to talk, to bluster, and scold without taking offence; and if we had so acted, and exercised proper skill in the management of our affairs, Mexico and ourselves would, by this time, have quietly and peaceably settled all difficulties and been good friends.
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Robert Winston
British Scientist
Some of the hotels I've been put up in for work in Scotland have been shockingly bad. They're the type of hotel where the bedroom is like a cell and the Internet doesn't work. I feel quite aggrieved at that because you should at least be treated reasonably well and have basic comfort.
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Adena Friedman
American Businesswoman
It's hard not to take it personally when being wait-listed, passed over for a promotion, or losing a client to a competitor. But while feeling aggrieved may be an understandable reaction, it's not productive - it's not a good use of the experience.
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Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Awful film adaptations follow novelists for the rest of their lives. An atrocious movie of 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' could have stigmatised the book, aggrieved the novel's fans, and blighted my reputation forever.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I can't remember a time when I didn't love fashion. As a child, I was always particular about what I'd wear. I remember feeling most aggrieved that I had to put on a dull uniform to go to boarding school.
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Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Ron Swanson is more than the MVP of the 'Parks and Recreation' squad, more than just the funniest character on TV - he's the perfect depiction of aggrieved American manhood at the twilight of the empire.
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Mark Hughes
Welsh Athlete
If you feel a bit aggrieved or hard done by, you probably need the break just to reset yourself and give yourself time for different learning - to get out there and experience different things.
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Shelby Steele
American Author
Palestinians have balked every time their longed-for nationhood has come within grasp. They have seemed to prefer the aggrieved dignity of their resentments to the challenges of nationhood.
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Mark Pryor
American Politician
As a Democrat in this Senate, I felt aggrieved by some things the other side has done. I have no doubt they feel aggrieved about some of the things we have done.
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James Carville
American Lawyer
I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.
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John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
The strong should always permit the weak and aggrieved to talk, to bluster, and scold without taking offence; and if we had so acted, and exercised proper skill in the management of our affairs, Mexico and ourselves would, by this time, have quietly and peaceably settled all difficulties and been good friends.
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Robert Winston
British Scientist
Some of the hotels I've been put up in for work in Scotland have been shockingly bad. They're the type of hotel where the bedroom is like a cell and the Internet doesn't work. I feel quite aggrieved at that because you should at least be treated reasonably well and have basic comfort.
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Adena Friedman
American Businesswoman
It's hard not to take it personally when being wait-listed, passed over for a promotion, or losing a client to a competitor. But while feeling aggrieved may be an understandable reaction, it's not productive - it's not a good use of the experience.
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Lionel Shriver
American Journalist
Awful film adaptations follow novelists for the rest of their lives. An atrocious movie of 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' could have stigmatised the book, aggrieved the novel's fans, and blighted my reputation forever.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I can't remember a time when I didn't love fashion. As a child, I was always particular about what I'd wear. I remember feeling most aggrieved that I had to put on a dull uniform to go to boarding school.
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Rob Sheffield
American Journalist
Ron Swanson is more than the MVP of the 'Parks and Recreation' squad, more than just the funniest character on TV - he's the perfect depiction of aggrieved American manhood at the twilight of the empire.
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Mark Hughes
Welsh Athlete
If you feel a bit aggrieved or hard done by, you probably need the break just to reset yourself and give yourself time for different learning - to get out there and experience different things.
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Shelby Steele
American Author
Palestinians have balked every time their longed-for nationhood has come within grasp. They have seemed to prefer the aggrieved dignity of their resentments to the challenges of nationhood.
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Mark Pryor
American Politician
As a Democrat in this Senate, I felt aggrieved by some things the other side has done. I have no doubt they feel aggrieved about some of the things we have done.
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James Carville
American Lawyer
I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.
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