as in dissatisfied
having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions
a line of aggrieved ticket-holders, demanding a refund for the cancelled concert
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as in perturbed
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as in afflicted
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Recent Examples of aggrieved
Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The statement that followed from Mr. Biden on Sunday offered a window into the mind-set of an aggrieved president who, in the end, could not separate his duty as a father from his half century of principled promises as a politician.
—Katie Rogers, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
But over in France, the land of the aggrieved farmer, Tuesday’s news was that the political instability caused by this summer’s election has made that country less attractive to overseas investors.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
An aggrieved Trump with few guardrails in a second administration will be dangerous, O’Brien said.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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This belief enabled aggrieved men to see themselves as a class and a constituency for the first time.
—Theresa Iker / Made By History, TIME, 12 Dec. 2024
The statement that followed from Mr. Biden on Sunday offered a window into the mind-set of an aggrieved president who, in the end, could not separate his duty as a father from his half century of principled promises as a politician.
—Katie Rogers, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2024
But over in France, the land of the aggrieved farmer, Tuesday’s news was that the political instability caused by this summer’s election has made that country less attractive to overseas investors.
—Matt Slater, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
An aggrieved Trump with few guardrails in a second administration will be dangerous, O’Brien said.
—Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggrieved
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However, voters remain dissatisfied with economic conditions, as prices remain significantly higher than in early 2021.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Disgruntled customers are often the ones who take the time to write negative reviews, and a dissatisfied customer will often share their experience with more people than a satisfied one.Stephanie Coultress O'Neill, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Terrified, the patient almost reflexively asked her surgeon to remove both of her breasts, even though the cancer afflicted only one side.Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 22 Dec. 2024
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The antisemitism controversy that afflicted Documenta in 2022 largely went unmentioned in the announcement of Beckwith’s appointment, though Timon Gremmels, the Minister of State for Science and Research for the state of Hesse, briefly alluded to it in his statement.Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trump ran for president on the idea that increased oil and natural gas production would reduce costs for U.S. voters who were left frustrated by a 2022 inflationary spike that still lingers.JOSH BOAK AND RAF CASERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 prompted a national discussion on healthcare costs that included outcry from lawmakers and support for the shooting from frustrated consumers.BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday night, Louisville (30-5) upset Pittsburgh, top-ranked since September, 21-25, 25-23, 29-27, 25-17.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Red Hawks upset Brentwood, 17-10, in overtime to reach 11-1 and qualify for the Class 6A quarterfinals.Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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Progressives have blamed Harris' loss on a failure to turn out the base, arguing her strategy of campaigning with Republicans like former Representative Liz Cheney alienated longtime Democratic voters.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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We might be largely alienated from the religion that spawned the all-consuming commercial hellscape that is the Christmas season, but if anything, that makes gay Christmas songs all the more resonant.James Factora, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their shelters have cared for more than 22,000 sick, injured and abused pets in 2024, the most in a decade.Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden, or whoever is running the White House, grotesquely abused the pardon power, yet again.Rich Lowry, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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Initially annoyed by his bubbly personality, Jovie eventually warms up to Buddy, and the pair fall in love.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Leanna Lenee, the fiancée of Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter, is setting the record straight after social media users accused her of being annoyed at him for taking pictures with fans.Angel Saunders, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Every night the lamb would cry, and be told to hush, for its bleats disturbed their sleep.Karen Zautyk, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The slabs of flesh were expensive, and the thought of handling them disturbed me.Lola Méndez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Aggrieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggrieved. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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