aggrieved
Americanadjective
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wronged, offended, or injured.
He felt himself aggrieved.
- Synonyms:
- wounded
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Law. deprived of legal rights or claims.
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troubled; worried; disturbed; unhappy.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of aggrieved
Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300; see origin at aggrieve, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Given our aggrieved times, it’s not surprising how many of this year’s new mysteries explore revenge, but these four recent releases are especially notable.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
"Rwanda is rightly aggrieved by the UK's conduct and seeks an apology."
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
They’re aggrieved because they feel excluded from pop culture — but they lack the cultural curiosity it would take to engage with what most people, especially young people, enjoy.
From Salon • Jan. 30, 2026
If a judge could cancel a CEO’s pay package, could a merger be unwound if some aggrieved shareholders argue it isn’t fair?
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025
I always looked exactly the same—same clothes, hair, expression, midway between bored and aggrieved.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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