Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

grievance

noun
/ˈɡriː.vəns/
Definition
A grievance is a feeling of having been wronged or unfairly treated, often leading to a complaint or dispute.
Examples
  • She filed a grievance against her employer for discrimination.
  • After the meeting, several employees expressed their grievances regarding the new policy.
Meaning
A grievance refers to a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially concerning unfair treatment.
Synonyms
  • complaint
  • injustice
  • grumble
  • objection
  • discontent