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galling

[gaw-ling] / ˈgɔ lɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
very upsetting
Synonyms
STRONG
aggravating annoying bitter exasperating harassing humiliating irritating plaguing provoking rankling vexing
WEAK
acid afflictive bothersome distasteful grievous irksome nettlesome painful unpalatable vexatious
Antonyms
STRONG
agreeable pleasant
WEAK
cheering comforting pleasing satisfying soothing wonderful

Example Sentences

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The most galling part was that in Zenica, near Sarajevo, on Tuesday, the Italians had scored first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The galling sight of Ireland and Wales winning championships and Grand Slams, partying hard as Scotland stared in the window.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Perhaps the most galling part of Cannon’s order, though, was that she issued it at all.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2026

The most galling part is how rarely they do.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

Tyrion had made a practice of ignoring the sellsword's frequent insolences, but tonight he found it galling.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.