Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

aggrievement

noun

/əˈɡrīvmənt/

Definition

A sense of dissatisfaction or resentment arising from a perceived wrong or injustice.

Examples

After the decision was made, several citizens expressed their aggrievement at the local government.
Her aggrievement over the unfair treatment in the workplace was evident to everyone.
The lawsuit was filed in response to the aggrievement of the affected residents.

Meaning

Aggrievement refers to the feeling of being wronged or harmed, particularly in a legal context where a person believes they have suffered some sort of injury or injustice.