grievances
Meaning(s)
1. causes for complaint, reasons for being unhappy
Popularity
Medium
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
air/explain your grievances
Analysis
Grievances (noun, countable) are complaints or reasons that something is unsatisfactory or displeasing. A 'grievance' is a more formal way of saying 'a complaint' and it more suitable to use in an email or official document outlining or expressing a problem. More likely to be used in professional situations.
Social Examples (Advance)
- The gym members were encouraged to air their grievances to the new owners when they took over.
- The website allowed users to air their grievances about the new software upgrade.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- Our customer care department will be happy to deal with any queries or grievances you might have.
- When a customer has a grievance and is frustrated the most important thing you can do is to listen to them and try to understand from their perspective.