C1 noun #14,966 most common

grievance

UK /ˈɡɹi.vəns/ | US /ˈɡɹi.vəns/

Something which causes grief.

grievance in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) Something which causes grief.
  • (noun) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
  • (noun) Feelings of being wronged; outrage.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun Something which causes grief.
  2. 2
    noun A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.
  3. 3
    noun Feelings of being wronged; outrage.
  4. 4
    noun A complaint or annoyance.
  5. 5
    noun A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.
  6. 6
    noun Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.

Examples

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