grievance
noun/ˈɡriːvəns/
Frequency rank: #11,151 most common English word
Meaning
a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially about unfair treatment.
Example sentence
The employees submitted a formal grievance about the unsafe working conditions.
Synonyms & related words
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 11,101–11,200
- fortitudemental strength and courage in enduring pain or hardship.
- gamblerA person who plays games of chance or bets money on uncertain outcomes.
- gentA man, especially one who is polite and well-dressed; short for gentleman.
- gentsinformal term for men, or a men's restroom.
- geopoliticalrelating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
- grunta low, short sound made with effort or displeasure.
- halalpermissible or lawful according to Islamic law, especially regarding food and drink.
- harmoniousHaving parts that work well together; free from disagreement or conflict.
- hijabA head covering worn in public by some Muslim women, typically covering the hair and neck.
- hithertountil now; up to this point in time