galling

• Beschreibt etwas, das extrem ärgerlich oder demütigend ist; es ruft Verdruss, Kränkung oder Wut hervor.

Describes something that is extremely annoying or humiliating; causing irritation or resentment.

1. Causing irritation or annoyanceC1formal

   Something that is extremely annoying or frustrating, often because it feels unfair.

   Ärger erregend

   • It was galling to see him get the promotion after doing so little work.
   • The constant delays were galling for everyone involved.
   • Her galling remarks made the situation even more tense.

   Synonymeannoyingbothersomeexasperatinginfuriatingirksomeirritatingmaddeningnettlesomevexing

   Antonymedelightfulgratifyingpleasingsatisfyingwelcome

• Verb, das ausdrückt, dass jemanden etwas ärgert, kränkt oder ihm etwas zuwider ist; außerdem bezeichnet es das Wundreiben oder Entzünden der Haut durch Reibung.

A verb used to express the act of causing irritation, annoyance, or resentment, or to describe the process of becoming sore or chafed.

1. To irritate or annoyC1formal

   To cause someone to feel annoyed, irritated, or resentful.

   Ärgern

   • His constant complaining galled his coworkers.
   • It galled her to see him take credit for her work.
   • The unfair decision galled the entire team.

   Synonymeangerannoychafeexasperatefretirritatenettlepiqueprovokeranklerilevex

   Antonymeappeasecheercomfortconsoledelightgratifypacifyplacatepleasesoothe