grievance
noun
a wrong considered as grounds for complaint, or something believed to cause distress.
grievances
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pluralof grievance.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Cockroach party, which has given voice to the grievances of young Indians, called for new protests on Saturday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Paul, meanwhile, was in a period of uncharacteristic autobiographical directness in his lyric-writing, documenting his grievances with his actor girlfriend Jane Asher while residing in her family’s London home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
Since late September, pupils have barred the entrances to their schools, complaining of teacher absences, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings ill-adapted to rising temperatures, among other grievances.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
John Kiragu, a local UDA youth leader, said he understood the grievances that had driven young people to protest.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Our divided movement is pulling together, gossip and grievances cast aside.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
