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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While there have been notable declines in other major categories when compared to the first six months of 2024, crimes such as rape and aggravated assaults saw a sharp spike of 47% and 41% respectively in the first half of 2025.
—Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Miller pleaded guilty in April, through an agreement with the prosecution, to two felony counts of aggravated driving under the influence and an enhancement for being a persistent violator, a charge that can be added by the prosecution when someone has been convicted of at least three felonies.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
Prosecutors intend to seek an aggravated sentence, according to court documents.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
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Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Bautista-Reyes illegally entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden administration and was arrested by the Wayne Township, New Jersey, Police Department May 3 for aggravated assault, attempt to cause bodily injury, terroristic threats and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
Miller pleaded guilty in April, through an agreement with the prosecution, to two felony counts of aggravated driving under the influence and an enhancement for being a persistent violator, a charge that can be added by the prosecution when someone has been convicted of at least three felonies.
—Idaho Statesman, 11 July 2025
Prosecutors intend to seek an aggravated sentence, according to court documents.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
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“Aggravated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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