Aggrieved and Upset

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Aggrieved adjective - Having a feeling that one has been wronged or thwarted in one's ambitions.

Usage example: a line of aggrieved ticket-holders, demanding a refund for the cancelled concert

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Upset is a synonym for aggrieved in resentful topic. In some cases you can use "Upset" instead the word "Aggrieved" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Word: aggrieving

Upset adjective - Feeling or showing uncomfortable feelings of uncertainty.

Usage example: she was upset by the unexplained change in plans

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Aggrieved is a synonym for upset. You can use "Aggrieved" instead the word "Upset" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Word: upsetting

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Upset and Aggrieved. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/aggrieved/upset

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