Galling
adjective | /galling/
Causing irritation, resentment, or humiliation.
Galling
adjective | /galling/
Essential WordsMEDIUMCausing irritation, resentment, or humiliation.
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"It was galling to watch the credit go to someone who had done little work. Means: It was deeply irritating and unfair to see someone else receive the recognition."
"The team found the narrow defeat especially galling. Means: The team found the close loss particularly frustrating and upsetting."
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A galling experience grates on you and makes you feel irritated.
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