What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
aggrieved
Example
The aggrieved party filed a complaint with the company. [aggrieved: adjective]
Example
She felt aggrieved by the way she was treated at work. [aggrieved: verb]
wronged
Example
He felt wronged by the way his boss treated him. [wronged: adjective]
Example
She believed she had been wronged and sought legal action. [wronged: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Wronged is more commonly used than aggrieved in everyday language, while aggrieved is more commonly used in legal or formal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between aggrieved and wronged?
Aggrieved is more formal than wronged, and is typically used in legal or formal contexts to describe a person who has suffered harm or injury, while wronged is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
