grievance

== English == === Alternative forms === grievaunce (archaic) === Etymology === From Old French grievance, from the verb grever (“to irritate; to bother; to annoy”) + -ance, equivalent to grieve +‎ -ance. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɹiː.vəns/ Rhymes: -iːvəns === Noun === grievance (countable and uncountable, plural grievances) (countable) Something which causes grief. Synonyms: hardship, sorrow; see also Thesaurus:woe (countable) A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint. November 2 2014, Daniel Taylor, "Sergio Agüero strike wins derby for Manchester City against 10-man United," guardian.co.uk Wayne Rooney spent much of the game remonstrating with Oliver about his own grievances and, in the interest of balance, there were certainly occasions when United had legitimate complaints. (uncountable) Feelings of being wronged; outrage; resentment, bitterness or anger. (countable) A complaint or annoyance. Synonyms: bother, vexation; see also Thesaurus:nuisance (countable, human resources) A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace. (uncountable) Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior. ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === caregiven == Old French == === Noun === grievance oblique singular, f (oblique plural grievances, nominative singular grievance, nominative plural grievances) alternative form of grevance