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The synonyms of “Aggrieved” are: resentful, indignant, disgruntled, discontented, angry, distressed, unhappy, disturbed, anguished, hurt, pained, upset, offended, in high dudgeon, riled, nettled, vexed, irritated, annoyed, chagrined
Aggrieved as an Adjective
Definitions of "Aggrieved" as an adjective
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “aggrieved” as an adjective can have the following definitions:
- Feeling resentment at having been unfairly treated.
Synonyms of "Aggrieved" as an adjective (20 Words)
angry | As if showing violent anger. Why are you angry with me. |
anguished | Experiencing or expressing severe mental or physical pain or suffering. An anguished conscience. |
annoyed | Troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances. I got very annoyed watching the film. |
chagrined | Feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed. Chagrined at the poor sales of his book. |
discontented | Showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing. Was discontented with his position. |
disgruntled | In a state of sulky dissatisfaction. Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public. |
distressed | Afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief. He dropped out of the race clearly distressed and having difficulty breathing. |
disturbed | Emotionally unstable and having difficulty coping with personal relationships. Disturbed sleep. |
hurt | Damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value. You know I care he said in a hurt voice. |
in high dudgeon | Directed or bound inward. |
indignant | Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment. An indignant denial. |
irritated | Showing or feeling slight anger; annoyed. The irritated look on Alec s face. |
nettled | Aroused to impatience or anger. Feeling nettled from the constant teasing. |
offended | Resentful or annoyed, typically as a result of a perceived insult. He sounded rather offended. |
pained | Affected with pain, especially mental pain; hurt or troubled. Susan looked pained. |
resentful | Feeling or expressing bitterness or indignation at having been treated unfairly. Resentful at the way he was treated. |
riled | Aroused to impatience or anger. Riled no end by his lies. |
unhappy | Experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent. The unhappy truth. |
upset | Unhappy, disappointed, or worried. She looked pale and upset. |
vexed | (of a problem or issue) difficult and much debated; problematic. The vexed question of how much money the government is going to spend. |
Usage Examples of "Aggrieved" as an adjective
- They were aggrieved at the outcome.