Galling (Adjective)
Meaning
Causing irritation or annoyance; "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"; "an irritating delay"; "nettlesome paperwork"; "a pesky mosquito"; "swarms of pestering gnats"; "a plaguey newfangled safety catch"; "a teasing and persistent thought annoyed him"; "a vexatious child"; "it is vexing to have to admit you are wrong".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- He found it galling that his brother always got preferential treatment from their parents.
- Her incompetence in handling the project was particularly galling given her arrogance in taking credit for its conception.
- It was galling to think that his own teammate was secretly working against him.
- She found the attitude of the politician's assistant to be particularly galling given the severity of the situation.
- His complete lack of apology after what he did was truly galling and showed his utter disregard for her feelings.