galling

[ˈɡɔːlɪŋ]
adjective
irritante, frustrante, humilhante
1. causing irritation, annoyance, or resentment; deeply offensive or humiliating
It was galling to lose the match by such a narrow margin after playing so well.
Foi irritante perder a partida por uma margem tão pequena depois de jogar tão bem.
2. chafing or rubbing painfully against the skin
The new shoes were galling her heels after just an hour of walking.
Os sapatos novos estavam machucando seus calcanhares depois de apenas uma hora de caminhada.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'galling' is used to express deep frustration or resentment, often in situations involving perceived injustice or personal affront. The word carries emotional weight and is frequently used in formal or literary contexts, though it also appears in everyday speech when someone is particularly bothered by something.
NYC Slang
aggravating, annoying; sometimes 'a drag'
Synonyms / Sinônimos
irritatingannoyingvexinginfuriatinghumiliatingoffensivechafing
Antonyms / Antônimos
pleasinggratifyingcomfortingsoothingsatisfying

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
irritante, frustrante
most common usage in everyday speech
São Paulo
chato, frustrante
often uses 'chato' as a more colloquial alternative
Rio de Janeiro
irritante, humilhante
emphasizes the humiliating aspect more frequently
Portugal
irritante, ofensivo
similar usage to Brazil but may use 'ofensivo' more often

Related Words

gallgallinglychafeirritateprovokevex

Related Idioms & Phrases

gall someone's hide
it galls me that...
to one's galling dismay
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