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Grade 9
(ag-grieved) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. feeling upset or wronged by something.

Example Sentence

We were aggrieved when we heard the news.

More Example Sentences

He felt aggrieved after the unfair decision.

Synonyms

wronged; offended; hurt

Antonyms

content; pleased; happy

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Rhymes

  • grieved
  • heaved
  • leaved
  • peeved
  • sleeved
  • weaved

  • achieved
  • aggrieved
  • believed
  • bereaved
  • conceived
  • deceived
  • perceived
  • received
  • relieved
  • retrieved

  • misconceived
  • preconceived
  • unrelieved
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