Pronunciation: /ˈɡriːvəns/
noun a real or imagined cause for complaint, especially unfair treatment
A1 She had a grievance with her neighbor over the loud music.
A2 The workers filed a grievance against their employer for unfair working conditions.
B1 The customer lodged a formal grievance with the company about the poor service she received.
B2 The union representative addressed the employees' grievances during the negotiation process.
C1 The board of directors reviewed the shareholders' grievances and proposed solutions.
C2 The legal team prepared a detailed report on the employee's grievance for the upcoming court case.
verb none
A1 She grievanced to her boss about her coworker's behavior.
A2 He grievanced to the HR department about his unfair treatment at work.
B1 The employees grievanced collectively for better working conditions.
B2 The union grievanced on behalf of its members for higher wages.
C1 The citizens grievanced against the government for its lack of action on climate change.
C2 The organization grievanced with the international court over human rights violations.
adjective none
A1 She had a grievance against her noisy neighbors.
A2 He filed a grievance with his employer over unfair treatment.
B1 The workers had several grievances about their working conditions.
B2 The customer's grievance was resolved promptly by the company.
C1 The union addressed the employees' grievances through negotiations.
C2 The board of directors discussed the shareholder's grievance at the annual meeting.
adverb none
A1 She expressed her grievance quietly.
A2 He filed a formal grievance with HR.
B1 The employee's grievance was addressed promptly.
B2 The union raised several grievances during negotiations.
C1 His grievance against the company was settled out of court.
C2 The unresolved grievance led to a strike by the workers.
pronoun none
A1 She lodged a grievance with HR about her coworker's behavior.
A2 He felt a grievance towards his boss for not giving him a promotion.
B1 The union filed a grievance on behalf of the workers who were not being paid overtime.
B2 The employee's grievance was resolved through mediation with the company.
C1 The CEO took the employee's grievance seriously and personally addressed the issue.
C2 The board of directors reviewed the grievance and implemented new policies to prevent similar issues in the future.
preposition none
A1 She filed a grievance against her coworker for being late to work.
A2 The customer's grievance was promptly addressed by the store manager.
B1 Employees have the right to raise grievances about workplace safety issues.
B2 The union representative helped resolve the workers' grievances with management.
C1 The employee's grievance was escalated to the HR department for further investigation.
C2 The company's grievance procedure ensures that all complaints are handled fairly and transparently.
conjunction none
A1 I have a grievance against my noisy neighbors.
A2 She filed a grievance with the HR department about her manager's behavior.
B1 The union is handling the workers' grievance regarding overtime pay.
B2 The customer's grievance was resolved promptly by the company's customer service team.
C1 The employee's grievance was escalated to upper management for further review.
C2 The grievance process within the organization is outlined in the employee handbook.
interjection none
A1 Grievance! I don't like this food.
A2 Grievance! Why is the bus always late?
B1 Grievance! I deserve a raise for all the hard work I do.
B2 Grievance! This company's policies are unfair.
C1 Grievance! I will be lodging a formal complaint about this matter.
C2 Grievance! I demand to speak to the manager immediately.
article none
A1 She had a grievance with her boss about her workload.
A2 The employee filed a grievance with HR regarding unfair treatment.
B1 The union helped the workers address their grievances with management.
B2 The customer's grievance was promptly resolved by the company's customer service team.
C1 The employee's grievance was taken to arbitration to reach a resolution.
C2 The grievance procedure outlined in the employee handbook was followed to address the issue.
formal The employee filed a formal grievance against their employer for unfair treatment.
informal She's always airing her grievances about her noisy neighbors.
slang I heard he's got a real grievance with that guy from the other team.
figurative The weight of his grievance against society was heavy on his shoulders.
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