grievance

noun

1. 1

   Something which causes grief.

2. 2

   A wrong or hardship suffered, which is the grounds of a complaint.

3. 3

   Feelings of being wronged; outrage.

4. 4

   A complaint or annoyance.

5. 5

   A formal complaint, especially in the context of a unionized workplace.

   “If you want the problem fixed, you'll have to file a grievance with the city.”

6. 6

   Violation of regulations or objectionable behavior.