grievance

Meanings

• Noun

  A feeling of deep sadness, especially after a loss or when something is wrong.

  - "John expressed his grievance after losing his job."
  - "The grievance process allowed employees to voice their concerns."

• Noun

  A formal expression of dissatisfaction or protest.

  - "The union filed a grievance with the company."
  - "Employees have the right to file a grievance if they feel they have been treated unfairly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grievance
consequence , advantage , preference

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Variants

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grievance , grievances

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Forms

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grievances, grieved, grieving

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Etymology

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Old French 'grievance' meaning 'heavy burden, sorrow, complaint'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grievance' comes from the Old French word 'grievance', which means 'heavy burden'.

2. In the United States, grievance procedures are required by law in many workplaces to address employee complaints.

3. The term 'grievance' can also be used in the context of medical conditions, such as grievance anxiety disorder.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complaint: A formal or informal expression of dissatisfaction or protest, similar to a grievance.

2. Dispute: A disagreement or argument between parties, which may lead to a grievance being filed.

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Culture

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In literature, grievance is often used to describe emotional pain or suffering, such as in Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' or Dickens' 'Bleak House'. In law, a grievance is a formal complaint made to an employer or union about a perceived wrong.

How to Memorize "grievance"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy burden or sadness in your heart when you think of the word 'grievance'. Imagine expressing your feelings to someone who listens and offers support.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grievance' with emotions like sadness, disappointment, and frustration. Remember that it can also refer to a formal complaint.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Grievance: Gratuitous Reactions Ignite Emotional Anguish and Confusion, Enraging Numerous Individuals' to remember the meaning of the word.

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