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galling
[gaw-ling]
galling
/ ˈɡɔːɪŋ /
adjective
irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating
obsoleterubbing painfully; chafing
Other 51Թ Forms
- gallingly adverb
- gallingness noun
- ungalling adjective
- ˈԲ adverb
Example Sentences
It was galling for Mr Varvill "because we were turning it around with an improved engine. Just as we were getting close to succeeding we failed. That's a uniquely British characteristic."
The timing of the announcement was particularly galling for some.
Fans bang on about loyalty this, loyalty that - the rank hypocrisy is galling.
Sometimes even the smallest things seem especially galling.
That fact is galling considering the gala’s 77-year history and is incredibly relevant to a moment when Trump, his cabinet, and businesses affected by the government are scaling back diversity, equality and inclusion policies.
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