Definition

The condition of feeling upset or unhappy because of something that is unfair or wrong.

Example

Her aggrievement was evident when she spoke about the unfair treatment she received.

Conversation

I heard you were feeling some aggrievement about the project at work.

Yeah, I just think it's unfair how the credit was given to someone else.

That sounds frustrating; no one likes to feel that kind of aggrievement.

Exactly! It really makes me question the team's dynamics.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aggrievement is formed from "aggrieve" (from Old French *agrever*, meaning to cause grief or harm) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "aggrievement" refers to the state or condition of being harmed or wronged.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'aggrieve' which means to cause harm or grief, and remember that 'aggrievement' is the state of experiencing that harm.

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