aggrievedness
|ag-grieved-ness|
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/əˈɡriːvdnəs/
(aggrieved)
feeling wronged
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggrieved' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'agrever,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'grever' meant 'to burden or harm.'
Historical Evolution
'agrever' transformed into the Middle English word 'agreve,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggrieve.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to burden or harm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to feel wronged or offended.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of feeling aggrieved or wronged.
His aggrievedness was evident in his tone.
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Last updated: 2025/05/31 05:06