grievance
/ˈɡɹi.vəns/
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (noun)
- A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest GRE
Example in Context
The workers presented a list of grievances that included unsafe conditions, unpaid overtime, and management's refusal to negotiate in good faith.
Synonyms
complaintgripeissue
Etymology
A burden of a complaint or perceived wrong.
- grievare (Latin) — to burden
Memory Aid
🐜Sounds like “grieve ants”
Imagine ants mourning because they have a GRIEVANCE against the giant who squashed their home!
Visual Association
😡A person holding a protest sign, expressing their grievances loudly and passionately.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “grievance” mean on the GRE?
grievance (noun) means “A real or imagined wrong or other cause for complaint or protest”. The workers presented a list of grievances that included unsafe conditions, unpaid overtime, and management's refusal to negotiate in good faith.
How to remember “grievance” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “grievance” sounds like “grieve ants”. Imagine ants mourning because they have a GRIEVANCE against the giant who squashed their home!
What are synonyms for “grievance”?
Common synonyms: complaint, gripe, issue.