grievance

//ˈɡriːvəns//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Noun

grievanceSingular
grievancesPlural
1

A real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment.

The employees filed a grievance against the company for unfair treatment.

2

A formal complaint or protest, especially one made to an authority or organization.

She filed a grievance with the human resources department about unfair treatment.

3

A feeling of resentment or injustice at having been unfairly treated.

She harbored a deep grievance against her former employer for the unfair dismissal.

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