galling

[ gaw-ling ]

adjective

1. that galls; chafing; irritating; vexing.

   Synonyms: provoking, annoying

galling

/ ˈɡɔːlɪŋ /

adjective

1. irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating
2. obsolete.
   rubbing painfully; chafing

Derived Forms

• ˈgallingly, adverb

Other Words From

• galling·ly adverb
• galling·ness noun
• un·galling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of galling¹

First recorded in 1640–50; gall ² + -ing ²

Example Sentences

That a non-Latino will represent the Eastside, the cradle of Latino politics in the city, for the first time in nearly 40 years, is particularly galling to some Eastside residents and especially politicos.

From Los Angeles Times

Even more galling, Trump is trying to do the same thing again.

From Salon

Johnson's comments that the transfer of power was "peaceful" are particularly galling in the wake of Jack Smith's most-recent bombshell filing in Trump's ongoing election interference case.

From Salon

If Trump’s perfidy on the economy is galling, his lies about immigration are criminal.

From Salon

Visiting players have showered their fans with praise for creating world class atmospheres, which was nice, but almost galling at the same time.

From BBC