Grievance

ˈɡriː.vəns

Meaning & Definition

noun

A formal complaint or expression of dissatisfaction, often regarding unfair treatment.

She filed a grievance with the human resources department regarding her dismissal.

A real or perceived wrong or injustice that causes resentment.

The workers voiced their grievances about unfair working conditions during the meeting.

A cause for complaint or protest.

His grievance stems from the lack of transparency in the promotion process.

Middle English from Old French 'grievance', from 'grever', meaning to burden or aggrieve.

file a grievance

To formally register a complaint.

grievance procedure

A structured process for addressing complaints in an organization.

grievance redressal

The act of resolving or addressing a grievance.

complain

To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something.

discontent

Dissatisfaction with one's circumstances.

dissent

The expression or holding of opinions at variance with those previously, commonly, or officially held.

Beef

He's got a beef with the management over the new policy.

Bitching

She's always bitching about how unfair her workload is.