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galling

The word “galling” has 2 syllables: gal-ling.

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɔː.lɪŋ/.

What is synonym and antonym for galling?

In the thesaurus, “galling” has 17 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for galling along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for galling

  • aggravating
  • annoying
  • bothering
  • bugging
  • cruel
  • disturbing
  • eroding
  • exasperating
  • fraying
  • frustrating
  • harsh
  • irritating
  • painful
  • persecuting
  • rubbing
  • scratching
  • wearing

Antonyms for galling

  • appeasing
  • conciliating
  • delightful
  • gratifying
  • obliging
  • pacifying
  • placating
  • pleasing
  • satisfying
  • sweet
  • tolerable

Meanings of galling

  • verb
    1. To bother or trouble.
    2. To harass, to harry, often with the intent to cause injury.
    3. To chafe, to rub or subject to friction; to create a sore on the skin.
    4. To exasperate.
    5. To cause pitting on a surface being cut from the friction between the two surfaces exceeding the bond of the material at a point.
    6. To scoff; to jeer.
    7. To impregnate with a decoction of gallnuts in dyeing.
  • noun
    1. Wear caused by adhesion between sliding surfaces.
  • adjective
    1. Vexing, humiliating.

Example Sentences

  • It's galling to witness such blatant injustice without any recourse.
  • After all his hard work, it was galling to see someone else take credit for his achievements.
  • The constant delays were particularly galling for commuters who relied on punctual public transport.
  • It's galling to think that we're paying so much for such poor service.
  • Their indifference to our concerns is incredibly galling, considering how much we've invested in this project.

On this page you'll find 28 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to galling, such as: aggravating, annoying, appeasing, bothering, bugging, conciliating, cruel.

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