galling

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement irritant ou humiliant ; qui provoque du dépit, de l'offense ou de la colère.

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.

   exaspérant, irritant

   • 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.

   Synonymesannoyingbothersomeexasperatinginfuriatingirksomeirritatingmaddeningnettlesomevexing

   Antonymesdelightfulgratifyingpleasingsatisfyingwelcome

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action d'irriter, de contrarier ou d'offenser, ou pour décrire le processus d'inflammation ou d'écorchure par frottement.

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.

   irriter, agacer

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

   Synonymesangerannoychafeexasperatefretirritatenettlepiqueprovokeranklerilevex

   Antonymesappeasecheercomfortconsoledelightgratifypacifyplacatepleasesoothe