aggrieved
Unjustly treated, resentful
Aggrieved describes someone who feels wronged or unjustly treated: The aggrieved party filed a complaint.
It suggests a sense of injury that may or may not be justified—an aggrieved tone can indicate legitimate grievance or self-pity.
In legal contexts, an aggrieved party is one whose rights have been violated.
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- indignantAngered by unfairness
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- rancorLasting bitter resentment
- umbrageOffense taken at insult
animosity · displeasure · hostility · spite · acrimony · reproach · sullen · brooding
Treated with injustice
- unfairnessUnjust or biased treatment
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
- violationBreaking of rules
oppression · mistreatment · abuse · marginalized · disenfranchised · exploited · downtrodden · victimized
Cause or feel pain
- woundedHaving sustained harm
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
- painedExpressing suffering or displeasure
sorrowful · dismayed · disheartened · crestfallen · dejected · forlorn · troubled · anguished
Unhappy with results
- unhappyExperiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
- frustratedAnnoyed by obstacles
disaffected · malcontent · restive · miffed · irked · peeved · vexed · annoyed
Civil case initiator
- litigantParty in lawsuit
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- complaintExpression of discontent
- reparationCompensation for injury done
compensation · redress · remedy · restitution · damages · appeal · claimant · petition
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- indignantAngered by unfairness
- grudgePersistent resentment toward someone
- rancorLasting bitter resentment
umbrage · animosity · displeasure · hostility · spite · acrimony · reproach · sullen · brooding · smoldering
wronged
Treated with injustice
- unfairnessUnjust or biased treatment
- inequityUnfair distribution or treatment
- discriminationUnjust differential treatment
violation · oppression · mistreatment · abuse · marginalized · disenfranchised · exploited · downtrodden · victimized · persecuted
hurt
Cause or feel pain
- woundedHaving sustained harm
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- distressedSuffering emotional turmoil
pained · sorrowful · dismayed · disheartened · crestfallen · dejected · forlorn · troubled · anguished · afflicted
dissatisfied
Unhappy with results
- unhappyExperiencing sorrow or displeasure
- displeasedMildly angry or annoyed
- disgruntledSullenly dissatisfied
frustrated · disaffected · malcontent · restive · miffed · irked · peeved · vexed · annoyed · agitated
plaintiff
Civil case initiator
reparation · compensation · redress · remedy · restitution · damages · appeal · claimant · petition · tribunal