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What is another word for Grievance? – 155 Grievance Synonyms

    Need another word for Grievance? Use these synonyms of Grievance from our thesaurus to say it differently.


    Synonyms & Similar Words

    complaint protest objection discontent dissatisfaction displeasure irritation annoyance exasperation frustration anger resentment indignation outrage umbrage offense affront insult injury injustice wrong grievance procedure dispute controversy altercation quarrel feud vendetta grudge rancor bitterness acrimony ill will displeasure discontentment dissatisfaction disillusionment disenchantment

    Meaning of Grievance

    According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a grievance is a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially one that is formally expressed and demands satisfaction or redress.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines grievance as a cause of distress, a ground of complaint, or a claim of right.
    • The Cambridge Dictionary states that a grievance is a complaint or a problem that someone has about something, especially one that they feel is unfair.

    Example Uses

    • The employee filed a formal grievance with the company's HR department regarding the unfair treatment they received from their supervisor.
    • The community had a long-standing grievance against the local government for neglecting their infrastructure and public services.
    • The union representative helped the worker to resolve their grievance with the management through mediation and negotiation.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    satisfaction contentment pleasure delight happiness joy cheerfulness gratification appreciation approval agreement acceptance acquiescence compliance concurrence consent accord harmony peace reconciliation resolution settlement compromise amnesty pardon forgiveness absolution exoneration vindication

    Related Nouns

    complaint protest objection dispute controversy altercation quarrel feud vendetta grudge rancor bitterness acrimony ill will injustice wrong injury offense insult affront dissatisfaction discontent displeasure frustration anger resentment indignation outrage

    Related Verbs

    complain protest object dispute contend argue quarrel feud resent begrudge harbor nurse brood sulk pout fume seethe stew simmer boil protest demonstrate rally march petition appeal sue litigate negotiate mediate arbitrate

    Related Adjectives

    unfair unjust inequitable discriminatory prejudicial biased partial one-sided grievous serious significant substantial considerable egregious heinous flagrant blatant outrageous intolerable unacceptable unsatisfactory displeasing dissatisfying frustrating irritating annoying exasperating infuriating enraging