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aggrieved Synonyms
Another word for aggrieved
Choosing another word for aggrieved depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Feeling resentment, indignation, or distress at having been unfairly treated.
Usage Example
"The resentful employees filed a formal complaint with the management board regarding the sudden policy changes."
Strongest
resentful
indignant
wronged
Strong
disgruntled
piqued
offended
embittered
hurt
• adjective (Context 2)
In law, having suffered a denial or infringement of legal rights, or having sustained pecuniary injury from a judgment or decree.
Usage Example
"Under the statute, any injured party has the right to appeal the tribunal's ruling within thirty days."
Strongest
injured
wronged
Strong
harmed
damaged
victimized
Opposites of aggrieved
The opposite of aggrieved shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
satisfied
content
unharmed
pleased
uninjured
placated
appeased
gratified
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aggrieved. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aggrieved