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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“You should not feel aggrieved nor should you ever put that in writing,” Todd Webster, another lobbyist Navatek hired, replied.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
But talks broke down in dramatic fashion, leaving both sides aggrieved and accusing the other of negotiating in bad faith.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
If not, wouldn’t that invite pretty harsh recriminations from either aggrieved investors or motivated regulators and prosecutors?
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
On Friday, Montgomerie had told the BBC he was frustrated by party leader Nigel Farage's "aggrieved tone" after last week's Clacton by-election.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
This was right in her strike zone: an aggrieved victim, a remorseless alleged perpetrator, and no one taking up the fight.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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