English vocabulary · C2
Aggrieved
/əˈɡriːvd/ · adj.
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An aggrieved person feels that someone has been unfair to them. They may ask why they did the work but got none of the pay.
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Example sentences
- The unpaid cook felt aggrieved.
- I felt aggrieved when my prize went to him.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- aggravare — make heavy (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- WRONGED — treated unfairly (Treated in a bad way)
- RESENTFUL — angry about unfairness (Bitter about unfairness)
- INDIGNANT — angry at unfair treatment (Angry at what is unfair)
Similar words
- wronged
- resentful
- indignant
- hurt
- offended
Lesson notes
An aggrieved person feels that someone has been unfair to them. They may ask why they did the work but got none of the pay.
Related: wronged, resentful, indignant. Use aggrieved when you feel treated unfairly.
The unpaid cook felt aggrieved. I felt aggrieved when my prize went to him.
From Latin. Ag-grah-vah-reh- means make heavy. Small words make heavy hearts feel so hurt and aggrieved.