Synonyms for
Galling
Definition
Causing annoyance, irritation, or resentment.
Synonyms & similar words
pestiferous
pestering
teasing
vexing
pesky
annoying
nettlesome
plaguy
fret
irk
plaguey
gall
irritating
bothersome
vexatious
chafe
irritating
annoying
vexing
exasperating
provoking
maddening
infuriating
bothersome
troublesome
pestering
nagging
grating
aggravating
nettlesome
offensive
displeasing
disagreeable
unpleasant
distasteful
unwelcome
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Example sentences
- It is galling to wait in a long queue.
- I find it galling when people don't listen to me.
- It was galling to see him get promoted when he didn't deserve it.
- The constant noise from the construction site was galling.
- It is galling to lose a game due to a silly mistake.
Quotes
It is galling to see how many people are successful without any obvious indication of merit.
It is galling to watch politicians with no real-world experience making decisions that affect our lives.
It is galling to see how much money is spent on frivolous things when there are people living in poverty.