aggrieved
Say it: uh-GREEVD /əˈɡrivd/ · adjective
What “aggrieved” means
Resentful because you feel you have been treated unfairly.
More precisely: Resentful because you feel unfairly treated.
Example: “The aggrieved tenant posted a long review about the broken heating.”
When to use it
When someone feels wronged and resents unfair treatment. Slightly formal, often used about complaints, disputes or disappointed expectations.
Similar words
resentful, wronged, indignant
Quick check
You waited patiently, but someone who arrived later gets served first. Feeling unfairly treated, you are…
aggrieved or envious?
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