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galled

ADJECTIVE
angry
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annoyed bitter enraged exasperated furious heated impassioned indignant irate irritable irritated mad offended outraged resentful sullen uptight
WEAK
affronted antagonized chafed choleric convulsed cross displeased ferocious fierce fiery fuming hateful hot huffy ill-tempered incensed inflamed infuriated irascible ireful maddened nettled piqued pissed pissed off provoked put out raging riled sore splenetic storming sulky vexed wrathful
Antonyms
STRONGEST
calm happy mild peaceful pleased
WEAK
collected
ADJECTIVE
raw
Synonyms
STRONGEST
peeled
STRONG
cut nude open sensitive sore wounded
WEAK
abraded au naturel blistered bruised chafed dressed grazed pared scraped scratched skinned
Antonyms
WEAK
healed healthy
ADJECTIVE
uncomfortable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
angry annoyed awkward confused embarrassed fatigued harsh miserable nervous restless self-conscious tired uneasy weary
WEAK
aching anguished chafed cheerless comfortless discomfited discomposed disquieted disturbed exhausted hurt ill at ease in pain pained smarting sore stiff strained suffering troubled vexed worn wracked wretched
Antonyms
STRONGEST
activated calm easy energized fresh happy joyful lively refreshed
WEAK
comfortable content painless

Example Sentences

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Many were particularly galled about a provision in the U.S. plan that extended amnesty for actions taken by all parties during the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

He was galled that he was being asked to reconnect with a psychiatrist, saying that he would not have needed to do so if Keck had not dragged its feet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2023

The block on calls using the popular WhatsApp, FaceTime and Skype applications has particularly galled UAE residents who were separated from families and friends by restrictions during the pandemic.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2021

It galled Debbie Riggs, who says while he’s finding silver linings, she’s planning a funeral.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2020

It galled her that Uncle Holt would ask my opinion about anything, let alone my own future.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson

Vocabulary lists containing galled

"The Tragedy of Hamlet," Vocabulary from Act 1

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