John C. Calhoun

The strong should always permit the weak and aggrieved to talk, to bluster, and scold without taking offence; and if we had so acted, and exercised proper skill in the management of our affairs, Mexico and ourselves would, by this time, have quietly and peaceably settled all difficulties and been good friends.

American Statesman

Robert Winston

Some of the hotels I've been put up in for work in Scotland have been shockingly bad. They're the type of hotel where the bedroom is like a cell and the Internet doesn't work. I feel quite aggrieved at that because you should at least be treated reasonably well and have basic comfort.

British Scientist

Adena Friedman

It's hard not to take it personally when being wait-listed, passed over for a promotion, or losing a client to a competitor. But while feeling aggrieved may be an understandable reaction, it's not productive - it's not a good use of the experience.

American Businesswoman

Lionel Shriver

Awful film adaptations follow novelists for the rest of their lives. An atrocious movie of 'We Need to Talk About Kevin' could have stigmatised the book, aggrieved the novel's fans, and blighted my reputation forever.

American Journalist

Trinny Woodall

I can't remember a time when I didn't love fashion. As a child, I was always particular about what I'd wear. I remember feeling most aggrieved that I had to put on a dull uniform to go to boarding school.

English Designer

Rob Sheffield

Ron Swanson is more than the MVP of the 'Parks and Recreation' squad, more than just the funniest character on TV - he's the perfect depiction of aggrieved American manhood at the twilight of the empire.

Mark Hughes

If you feel a bit aggrieved or hard done by, you probably need the break just to reset yourself and give yourself time for different learning - to get out there and experience different things.

Welsh Athlete

Shelby Steele

Palestinians have balked every time their longed-for nationhood has come within grasp. They have seemed to prefer the aggrieved dignity of their resentments to the challenges of nationhood.

American Author

Mark Pryor

As a Democrat in this Senate, I felt aggrieved by some things the other side has done. I have no doubt they feel aggrieved about some of the things we have done.

American Politician

James Carville

I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.

American Lawyer

The word 'aggrieved' conveys strong emotions, implying deep distress or annoyance.

Emotional Weight

'Aggrieved' is usually used in situations where someone feels personally wronged or slighted.

Often Personal

The feeling of being 'aggrieved' is subjective and based on personal perception, not always on agreed facts.

Subjectivity

In legal contexts, 'aggrieved' often refers to someone whose rights have been violated, not just feelings.

Legal Rights

Use 'aggrieved' in legal settings to imply that the person may seek remedy or action for the harm done.

Action Implication

 had lived here her entire life now she could lose everything Santa pleaded that she had done nothing so the aggrieved family turned to the ultimate arbiter in such matters the fetish priests after offering libations