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grievance

//ˈɡriːvəns//
English Definition
A real or perceived cause for complaint.
中文释义
不满;抱怨;冤情
Example Sentence

Workers filed a formal grievance against the company for unfair scheduling practices.

工人们因不公平的排班做法向公司提出了正式投诉。

Synonyms
complaint gripe resentment
Antonyms
satisfaction contentment
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
grieve(悲伤/不平) + -ance → 感到不平之事 → 不满、冤情。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “grievance”?

  1. A A real or perceived cause for complaint.
  2. B Present everywhere.
  3. C Conscious or aware of something.
  4. D Secondary in importance; a controlled company.
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A — A real or perceived cause for complaint.. “grievance” means A real or perceived cause for complaint..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “A real or perceived cause for complaint.”?

  1. A ubiquitous
  2. B grievance
  3. C subsidiary
  4. D mindful
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B — grievance. “grievance” means A real or perceived cause for complaint..

Common questions about “grievance”

What does “grievance” mean?

grievance — A real or perceived cause for complaint.. In Chinese: 不满;抱怨;冤情.

How do you pronounce “grievance”?

grievance is pronounced //ˈɡriːvəns//.

How is “grievance” used in a sentence?

Workers filed a formal grievance against the company for unfair scheduling practices. (工人们因不公平的排班做法向公司提出了正式投诉。)

What are synonyms for “grievance”?

complaint, gripe, resentment — all close in meaning to grievance (A real or perceived cause for complaint.).

What is the opposite of “grievance”?

satisfaction, contentment — each the opposite of grievance (A real or perceived cause for complaint.).

Is “grievance” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. grievance is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “grievance”?

grieve(悲伤/不平) + -ance → 感到不平之事 → 不满、冤情。

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The Digital SAT tests vocabulary through Words in Context questions, never as a standalone definition. Learn the word, then use it against a real passage.