look aggrieved
Frequency: 6.04.5 per million words
To have an appearance that suggests you feel wronged.
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Examples (10)
- She looked aggrieved when her colleague took credit for her work.
- The little boy looked so aggrieved when his ice cream fell on the floor.
- Why do you look so aggrieved? Did I say something wrong?
- He couldn't help but look aggrieved after being unfairly accused.
- The player looked aggrieved at the referee's controversial decision.
- Whenever his suggestion was dismissed, he would look aggrieved and stay silent.
- The customer looked slightly aggrieved by the slow service.
- Upon hearing the verdict, the defendant looked aggrieved but remained composed.
- He was looking aggrieved as he explained the unjust situation to his friends.
- You will only look aggrieved and petty if you complain about such a minor issue.