galling

The definition of galling is something very annoying or upsetting.

(adjective)

When you lose a contest to your bitter rival, this is an example of when the loss is galling.

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See galling in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

chafing; very annoying; irritating; vexing

Origin: prp. of gall

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See galling in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Causing extreme irritation or chagrin; vexing: a galling delay; a galling setback to their plans.

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  • gallˈing·ly adverb

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