C2nounformalsocietypolitics
US/ˈɡriː.vəns/
UK/ˈɡriː.vəns/
a reason to complain because you feel you were treated unfairly; also the official complaint itself
In context
The workers listed their grievances in a letter to the management.
Old grievances between the two villages sometimes lead to conflict.
Any employee can file a grievance if they feel they are treated unfairly.
Words that go with grievance
verb + noun
- file a grievanceThe union will file a grievance over the unpaid overtime.
- address grievancesThe government promised to address grievances raised by the protesters.
- air grievancesThe town hall meeting let residents air grievances about traffic.
noun + noun
- grievance procedureEvery company should have a clear grievance procedure.
adjective + noun
- genuine grievanceFarmers have a genuine grievance about low rice prices.
noun + preposition
- sense of grievanceA sense of grievance can grow when people feel ignored.