aggrieved

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aggrieved

(adjective)

Meaning

feeling upset because something is unfair

Example

"She felt aggrieved when her brother got a bigger slice of cake."

Synonyms

resentfuloffendedupset

Antonyms

contentsatisfied

More about this word

Word origin
From Old French agrever, meaning to make heavier.
Related word forms
  • noun: grievance
  • adjective: grieving

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