aggravated
adjective
ag·gra·vat·ed
ˈa-grə-ˌvā-təd 
1
: angry or displeased especially because of small problems or annoyances : feeling or showing aggravation
Sid snored on. Tom was aggravated. He said, "Sid, Sid!" and shook him.—
Mark Twain
Mark TwainThe maid sounded very aggravated.—Louise Fitzhugh
Louise Fitzhugh2
law, of a criminal offense
: considered more serious or heinous than normal : characterized by aggravating elements (such as the use of a deadly weapon)
aggravated manslaughter
see also aggravated assault
Examples of aggravated in a Sentence
aggravated customers looking in vain for a salesclerk for assistance
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He was originally arrested in May for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to police.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
He was arrested on May 3 by the Wayne Township Police Department for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
On May 3, the Wayne Township, New Jersey Police Department arrested Bautista for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez: The Honduran national entered the US as a minor in 2019 and was arrested for unlawful possession of a handgun last year, and for aggravated assault in May, DHS said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
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Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 17 June 2025
He was arrested on May 3 by the Wayne Township Police Department for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025
On May 3, the Wayne Township, New Jersey Police Department arrested Bautista for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Jasmine Baehr , Alexandra Koch , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
Joel Enrique Sandoval-Lopez: The Honduran national entered the US as a minor in 2019 and was arrested for unlawful possession of a handgun last year, and for aggravated assault in May, DHS said.
—Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aggravated
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated. Accessed 22 Jun. 2025.
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