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as in frustrating
causing annoyance
her holier-than-thou attitude is galling
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2
as in painful
hard to accept or bear especially emotionally
losing in the last round of play-offs was galling to our home team
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as in eroding
to damage or diminish by continued friction
move that rope so the sharp edge of the hull doesn't gall it
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as in annoying
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
humming through your nose like that absolutely galls me
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as in irritating
to make sore by continued rubbing
tie your shoes so they don't gall your heels sliding on and off like that
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Recent Examples of galling
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Criticism of those democratic leaders is all the more galling when compared with how little attention Biden officials pay to dissidents in authoritarian states.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Such an admission must be particularly galling for the company in light of its arch rival, Universal Studios, building a massive theme park expansion called Epic Universe just a few miles away from Kissimmee, Florida, where Walt Disney World parks and resorts are located.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
YouGov’s latest polling, from June, put support for Conservatives at a galling 18% while Farage’s Reform garnered 17%.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 2 July 2024
Criticism of those democratic leaders is all the more galling when compared with how little attention Biden officials pay to dissidents in authoritarian states.
—Robert C. O’Brien, Foreign Affairs, 18 June 2024
Verb
Losing four in a row after clinching a thrilling series opener at Hyderabad was galling.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Such an admission must be particularly galling for the company in light of its arch rival, Universal Studios, building a massive theme park expansion called Epic Universe just a few miles away from Kissimmee, Florida, where Walt Disney World parks and resorts are located.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for galling
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Not all of these ideas will pan out, but if any do, the next few years could bring an inflection point in treating some of the most frustrating and intractable diseases of our modern era.Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kody quickly came to Robyn’s defense, further frustrating Janelle.Liza Esquibias, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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This lightweight trail runner is designed to slide on like a sock, eliminating painful pressure points and decreasing the possibility of blisters.Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 15 Nov. 2024
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These punishments are especially painful since North Korea’s economy has been severely strained by international sanctions, the COVID-19 pandemic, and economic mismanagement.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Questions and concerns abound over privacy and the ethical use of this data, eroding consumer trust.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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While anti-Russian sentiment runs high in Georgia, there are fears that the governing Georgian Dream party is eroding the country’s relationship with the West and leaning dangerously toward appeasing Russia.Fredric Dannen, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Experts recommend looking for ingredients that are gentle yet effective—and avoiding harsh chemicals (like sulfates and parabens), heavy fragrances (like synthetic fragrances), or overly abrasive particles, since these things can all be irritating to the scalp.Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 3 Oct. 2024
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This is expected on hybrids, battery-electric vehicles and plug-ins as the brakes first must work through the regenerative motion, but this can become annoying with a traditional setup.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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All those annoying texts and calls should stop after today.Carl Weiser, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump has promised to enact a new fiscal and economic regime, including harsh tariffs that some economists fear could have inflationary effects.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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For centuries, herders looking for summer pastures were the main presence in this harsh and inhospitable region some 14,000 feet (4,200 meters) above sea level in the eastern Himalayas.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Is the trend of sales taking a route that is bothering you?Hitendra Patil, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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In many cases, states have stopped bothering to make legal justifications at all, the Human Rights Committee report warned.Anna Mulrine Grobe, The Christian Science Monitor, 15 Oct. 2024
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The timing of the Forest Service’s change in policy interpretation has left him scratching his head.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Its matching white stand comes equipped with pads that prevent it from scratching floors.Maggie Horton, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Galling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galling. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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