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aggrieved

American  
[uh-greevd] / əˈgrivd /

adjective

  1. wronged, offended, or injured.

    He felt himself aggrieved.
    Synonyms:
    wounded

  2. Law. deprived of legal rights or claims.

  3. troubled; worried; disturbed; unhappy.

aggrieved British  
/ əˈɡriːvd, əˈɡriːvɪdlɪ /

adjective

  1. feeling resentment at having been treated unjustly

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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

Marseille may feel aggrieved after PSG midfielder Vitinha escaped with only a yellow card for a high, studs‑up challenge on captain Leonardo Balerdi in the opening minutes.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 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

He acknowledged the demand for “immediate action” but vowed to handle the situation responsibly without acting on “the word of an aggrieved party.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 4, 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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