galling

gall·ing

adj \ˈgȯ-liŋ\

Definition of GALLING

: markedly irritating : vexing <a most galling defeat>

— gall·ing·ly \-liŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of GALLING

1. This is a galling defeat.
2. <her holier-than-thou attitude is galling>

Origin of GALLING

³gall

First Known Use: 1583

Related to GALLING

Synonyms: abrasive, aggravating, bothersome, carking, chafing, disturbing, exasperating, frustrating, annoying, irksome, irritating, maddening, nettlesome, nettling, peeving, pesky, pestiferous, pestilent, pestilential, pesty, plaguey (also plaguy), rankling, rebarbative, riling, vexatious, vexing

Antonyms: gratifying, pleasing, sweet

Related Words: burdensome, discomforting, displeasing, disquieting, distressing, importunate, importune, inconveniencing; angering, enraging, infuriating; brattish, bratty, mischievous, offensive, troublesome, upsetting; distractive, painful, stressful, tiresome, troubling, trying, worrisome; biting, grating, jangling, jarring, spiny, thorny

Near Antonyms: delightful, pleasing

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Rhymes with GALLING

calling, Pauling