aggrieving

[US]/əˈɡriːvɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈɡriːvɪŋ/

Translation

v.causing pain or distress to someone; insulting or offending someone; infringing on someone's legal rights

Phrases & Collocations

an aggrieving situation

aggrieving circumstances

an aggrieving experience

highly aggrieving news

an aggrieving loss

aggrieving words spoken

an aggrieving outcome

Example Sentences

the constant criticism was aggrieving him.

it is aggrieving to be overlooked for a promotion.

his unfulfilled dreams were an aggrieving burden.

she felt deeply aggrieving by the injustice she witnessed.

the news of his illness was aggrieving to everyone who knew him.

his words were meant to be aggrieving, but they fell flat.

the unfair treatment left him feeling deeply aggrieving.

it was an aggrieving experience to lose his beloved pet.

the loss of their home was a deeply aggrieving event.

his silence was an aggrieving response to her heartfelt plea.

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