CEFR C1

aggrieved

verb

Meaning

To cause someone to feel distress, suffering, or a sense of injustice; to wrong or oppress someone.

Examples

The new policy seemed designed to aggrieve the most vulnerable members of society.
He felt deeply aggrieved by the judge's decision, believing it was unfair.

Synonyms: wrong, distress, offend, oppress

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aggrieved (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈɡriːv/

Definition

To cause someone to feel distress, suffering, or a sense of injustice; to wrong or oppress someone.

Examples

The new policy seemed designed to aggrieve the most vulnerable members of society.
He felt deeply aggrieved by the judge's decision, believing it was unfair.
She complained that the constant criticism served only to aggrieve her.

How to Use aggrieved

aggrieved by (prepositional phrase): To feel wronged or distressed because of something specific. — "He was aggrieved by the unfair accusation."
aggrieved at (prepositional phrase): To feel wronged or distressed about a situation or event. — "She felt aggrieved at the way she had been treated."

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